Logistics project manager

Job role: Logistics Project Manager Hours Per Week: 37.5 hrs per week shifts, with overtime on Saturday when needed. Shift: Monday - Thursday 6:45 - 15:45, Fridays 6:45 - 11:45 Location: Basildon, UK Contract Duration: 18 months Pay Rate: GBP30ph - GBP35Ph Umbrella - Inside IR35 Role To project manage the Logistics Engineering Aspects of Next Gen Short Wheel Base (NG SWB) launch, which needs to be completed by 02nd May 2025. Project Specification: * To ensure that all parts for the tractor and cab (approximately 1600 parts) are set up and ready for the launch of the NG SWB by the 2nd of May 2025. * To manage and deliver all types of purchase orders, design racking, kitting trolleys, approving drawings, and ensuring their timely delivery. * To manage the engineering technicians working on this project and liaise with different departments within and outside of the company, i.e., Production, Warehouse Personnel, Process Engineers, Quality Engineers, Health and Safety Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers (Leantec), CME, Fasthink and KAMS. * To ensure compliance with all relevant Health Safety Regulations such as the Health Safety at Work Act 1974, and any other relevant standards. Key Generic Project Management Roles Responsibilities: * Specific experience in managing large-scale projects involving multiple departments. * Activity and resource planning. * Organising and motivating a Project Team. * Controlling time management. * Cost estimating and developing the budget. * Ensuring customer satisfaction. * Analysing and managing project risk. * Monitoring progress. * Managing reports and necessary documentation. Additional Information: 18-month contract, roughly 1.5h per part number. Inside IR35