This is an exciting role within a developing and growing business which has an unrivalled reputation globally as a leading designer and manufacturer of high speed automated machinery. You will be a key part of our Operations Team to fulfil a cross section of project management responsibilities. Communication is key and you’ll maintain a close and effective working relationship with our customers and team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Operations Manager as requested in all aspects of operational activity
Undertake customer contact (commercial and technical) as and where directed by management
Identify risk areas and generate plan to minimise them
Provide project leadership
Provide regular reporting to senior management and customer
Deal with quality issues on the project
Deal with any customer change requests
Ensure all relevant machine completion documentation is signed off by the customer
Hold project close out meeting to identify areas that were successful, or areas which need improvement
Ensure procedures and working practices to ISO9001:2015 are adhered to and suggest where improvements can be made.
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WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

Project engineering experience within a relevant industry
Commercial awareness with project management experience / knowledge
Ideally and understanding of capital equipment engineering systems / automation
Of degree calibre with a project management aptitude.
Working knowledge and practical application of project management planning methodologies and tools preferred.
Communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, within the team, wider business and suppliers.
Ability to organise, prioritise and maintain relevant information to support the business.
Sound analytical skills, good problem solver.
Organised and able to multi-task in a demanding environment, comfortable to operate under pressure, to lead and or be part of a team.
Excellent customer service and relationship building skills.
Creative ability to develop new ideas and implement improvements.
Accustomed to operating effectively under pressure.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

A proactive can do attitude.
A positive and determined work ethic
A professional approach
A commitment to excellence in all that you do
A team player, willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance
Self-driven to make a significant contribution to maximising AGR customer service

FURTHER INFORMATION

Program Management

Define key project milestones
Create and maintain detailed project and capacity validated plans
Assist allocation of sufficient resource to carry out all tasks
Co-ordinate internal project actions/departments
Proactively ensure plan adherence by all participants
Document the progress of projects and provide regular up-dates
Ensure project plan and other documents are up to date
Communicate, when required, with customers regarding project status
Identify problems/issues in advance and plan resolution

Project Engineering

Determine manufacturing sequences
Determine in-house and sub-contract manufacturing requirements
Co-ordinate between all technical departments to ensure all aspects of the project are under control (design, software, electrical etc.)
Ensure manufacturing schedule is adhered to
Ensure that the purchasing department is aware of the schedule and knows the target delivery dates
Produce clear and accurate documentation and manufacturing work instructions
Lead the build team (electrical & mechanical) ensuring milestones are visible and reachable
Ensure quality standards are maintained for all aspects
Ensure the work area is kept safe and tidy
Ensure regular updates are given to the build team
Lead machine debug and commissioning
Feedback any material or resource shortages
Schedule/supervise machine strip down and installation
Ensure completion of final actions/snag lists from customer
Identify problems/issues in advance and plan resolution

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