Job description: 

• Ensure full understanding and implementation of contract requirements, project scope, and technical specifications for the operations
• Develop projects including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams
• Track projects progress and ensure on-time, on-budge completion
• Identify and mitigate risks related to safety, downtime, and cost
• Ensure project work aligns with production needs and minimizes disruptions
• Lead facility improvement projects such as
• Equipment installations and upgrades
• Layout changes and workflow optimization
• Safety, housekeeping, and efficiency improvements
• Monitor contractor performance and enforce contractual obligations, including quality, schedule, and deliverables
• Oversee procurement processes in coordination with relevant departments and ensure alignment with project requirements
• Oversee daily production operations, including staffing, scheduling, and workflow.
• Monitor production metrics such as efficiency, quality, scrap, and throughput
• To prepare periodic reports (weekly, monthly, and yearly) as required.
• Address production issues by identifying root causes and implanting corrective actions
• Ensuring adherence to safety expectations and good manufacturing practices
• Work closely with leadership to improve performance
• Support and develop production supervisors and team leaders
• Help standardize processes and introduce basic production controls as the operation matures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Field) or equivalent experience
• Additional degree or certification in Project Management, Production Management, or a related field is preferred 
• Professional certification such as PMP or equivalent is an advantage

Work Experience

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or project management
• Experience leading projects in a manufacturing industrial environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills

Technical Skills

• SAP PP (Production Planning), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or other relevant programs
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and project reporting tools.

Languages: 

• Azerbaijani - Fluent 
• English – Fluent (Upper-intermediate) (written and spoken) 
• Russian - (not required; advantage).

Candidates who meet the requirements are requested to send their CVs to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button, indicating “Project Manager” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.