Project Lead - Manufacturing/Capital Projects at Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group

Job Description:

Latest job information from Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group for the position of Project Lead - Manufacturing/Capital Projects. If the Project Lead - Manufacturing/Capital Projects vacancy in Kilkenny matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Exciting opportunity to join a newly established, state-of-the-art manufacturing site during a major growth and scale-up phase. This role offers the chance to play a key part in building and shaping operations from the ground up, driving critical projects within a highly regulated, high-impact production environment. Please note this is for an initial 6 Month Subcontracting Position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities across assigned manufacturing lines or workstreams
• Drive program execution using structured PM methodologies and governance frameworks
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to identify, communicate, and mitigate risks
• Develop and manage project plans including scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
• Monitor schedule adherence through daily/weekly operational review meetings
• Lead problem-solving workshops and resolve operational bottlenecks impacting delivery
• Challenge and optimize existing schedules and execution strategies
• Ensure transparency through effective reporting, tracking, and governance structures
• Evaluate and approve changes impacting scope, budget, timelines, or delivery strategy
• Support transition of projects from concept and planning through execution and operational readiness

Required Experience & Skills

• 3-5+ years in project/program leadership within manufacturing, engineering, or regulated industries
• Experience managing large-scale capital or manufacturing projects preferred
• Understanding of full project lifecycle and site-level execution
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority
• Experience with manufacturing and quality documentation
• Strong workshop facilitation, problem-solving, and presentation skills
• Advanced MS Project and Excel capability
• People management experience advantageous but not essential

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, or related discipline
• PMP, PRINCE2, IPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred

Ideal Background

• Medical device, pharma, biotech, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Greenfield manufacturing site setup or expansion projects
• Operational readiness, commissioning, or manufacturing scale-up experience

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Job Info:

• Company: Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group
• Position: Project Lead - Manufacturing/Capital Projects
• Work Location: Kilkenny
• Country: IE

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