Job Description

Project / Launch Manager
Location: Redditch, on-site
3PL - Logistics - Warehousing
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Excellent salary, 25 days holiday plus option to buy 5 more days, pension
The Opportunity
We're looking for a driven and organised Project / Launch Manager to take ownership of high-profile projects from concept to delivery. This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in shaping launches, driving improvements, and ensuring customer value is always at the centre of what we do.
If you're passionate about delivering projects that hit deadlines, stay on budget, and exceed expectations - while constantly pushing for smarter, more efficient ways of working - this is the role for you.
What You'll Be Doing

• Leading projects from planning to delivery, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Developing detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to keep everything on track.
• Coordinating resources across internal teams and external partners for seamless execution.
• Proactively managing risks, changes, and challenges to keep projects moving forward.
• Acting as the key link between stakeholders, building trust and maintaining strong relationships.
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and embedding best practice into future launches.
• Handling multiple projects simultaneously while keeping a clear focus on priorities.

What We're Looking For : At least 10 years' experience in a project or launch management role within automotive logistics.

• A proven track record of delivering complex projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at every level.
• A proactive, customer-focused mindset - always striving to go the extra mile.
• Experience in continuous improvement and process optimisation (process engineering skills an advantage).
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Computer literacy, including strong MS Office skills.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

What You'll Bring

• A natural leader who can inspire, influence, and build collaborative relationships.
• Calm under pressure, but with the determination to push through challenges.
• Innovative thinking with the confidence to suggest and implement new ideas.
• A "can do" attitude, with a passion for delivering real results for customers.

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where you'll have genuine influence on business-critical projects. You'll work across teams, with customers, and with senior stakeholders - developing your skills while helping shape the future of project and launch management in the business.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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