Delivering projects in manufacturing presents a unique set of challenges, as there is often no dedicated project management function. Organisations are balancing special projects and change initiatives, alongside demanding business-as-usualoperations. Successful project delivery therefore requires effective planning, communication and coordination.
This practical course provides project management tools and techniques that can be applied immediately, helping delegates deliver and implement projects and change initiatives with greater consistency, confidence and success.
The course covers the key areas needed to deliver projects more effectively in a manufacturing environment, including:
Project management basics, including the difference between projects, programmes and portfolios.
Defining clear objectives, outcomes and business benefits that support operational performance and continuous improvement.
Setting up the project properly, with clear roles, responsibilities, governance and accountability.
Engaging stakeholders, including production, operations, quality, engineering, suppliers and senior management.
Planning the work, including scope, milestones, resources, dependencies and operational constraints, whilst maintaining day-to-day production.
Managing risks, issues and changes as the project progresses, including operational, commercial and customer risks.
Communicating and reporting clearly, so that stakeholders understand progress and decisions can be made at the right time.
Coordinating work effectively across departments, functions and shift patterns to keep projects on track.
Closing the project, capturing lessons learned and reviewing whether the intended benefits and operational improvements have been achieved.
This introductory course aims to deliver a practical toolkit to those seeking more effective project delivery. The course will offer participants the following benefits.
Set objectives and benefits: Build a robust business case by quantifying operational and financial benefits. Set clear project objectives and business outcomes.
Apply continuous improvement principles: Understand the ‘7 Wastes of Lean’ to support project delivery and operational improvement.
Manage stakeholders and resources: Work with managers and stakeholders to get buy-in, agree priorities, allocateresources and create delivery capacity.
Develop project delivery plans: Create realistic project plans that reflect production schedules, operational constraints and resource availability.
Manage risks and issues: Identify and manage operational, commercial and customer risks. Establish accountability and escalation routes for decision making and issues.
Monitor and control project performance: Communicate effectively across departments, functions and shift patterns whilst monitoring progress through regular reporting and planned communications.
Capture lessons learnt: Measure project outcomes and ensure improvements are sustained after implementation.
This training course takes place over two consecutive days. It is delivered by an experienced project management professional with experience of delivering projects and change initiatives across manufacturing and operational environments.
The course is written by Parallel Project Training but is aligned to the APM Competence Framework. As such, delegates who complete the Project Management in Manufacturing course will be well placed to go on and study for the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ). We would recommend this through our self-study option for those looking to gain a recognised project management qualification.
✓ Proven results – High pass rates and strong learner feedback.
✓ Trusted provider – We work with organisations of every size, from individuals to global Fortune 500 companies providing services and results they can trust.
✓ Taught by project managers, not just trainers - Our trainers turn theory into practice, sharing years of industry insight in every session.
✓ Real-world applicability – We use practical exercises and case studies to turn theory into real project experience, equipping delegates to apply their learning beyond the classroom.
✓ Original content – High-quality resources from podcasts to study guides written and produced by our own expert trainers.
✓ Inclusive learning – Whether you learn best by seeing or hearing, our diverse formats have you covered.
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course.
It is designed for people working in, or around, the manufacturing sector who are involved in delivering projects, operational improvements or change initiatives. Delegates do not need previous project management training. The course is pitched at an introductory level and is particularly useful for those who manage projects informally, coordinate teams across production, operations or quality, or need a clearer structure for planning and delivering projects alongside day-to-day operations.
We offer multiple options for payment;
1. Credit / Debit Card
2. Payment via invoice. During checkout for your course, select 'Offline Payment'. You will then receive an invoice from which you can pay. If you wish to add a Purchase Order number to your order, please enter this when prompted at checkout.