Project Manager (Manufacturing, Design & Implementation)

Job Description

• Manufacturing Design & Implementation is a distributed team of project managers, technology experts, and specialists with a diverse group of backgrounds and deep operational knowledge. We lead technical projects across our manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on internal logistics and automation. Our work spans a wide range of advanced technology platforms, supporting the continuous evolution of our global production footprint.

• In this role, you will lead projects and initiatives sought at significantly growing the level of automation within the The LEGO Group manufacturing operation. Your efforts will directly support our strategic goals—driving efficiency, improving flow, and enabling a smarter, more agile factory network.

Core responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end logistics automation projects – from initial concept to final implementation.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, IT, operations, procurement, and external suppliers.
• Drive technology integration by introducing and implementing innovative automation solutions that improve factory efficiency.
• Handle partners and communication across global locations to ensure alignment, transparency, and progress tracking.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to keep projects on time and within scope.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, safety protocols, and industry regulations.
• Continuously improve project delivery frameworks to increase efficiency and scalability of logistics automation initiatives.
• Monitor and report on critical metrics and ROI of implemented solutions to demonstrate value and drive future investments.
• experience within Production and/or Engineering function in medium/large international companies.

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience in leading projects with diverse scopes in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in automation projects and managing suppliers of equipment and machinery.
• Excellent indirect people leadership skills, effective with both internal collaborators and external suppliers.
• Lead continuous improvement in both products and processes.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace – You'll find this at the top of this advert and when you join the team, we'll confirm this with you.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
 
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”
                                                                                                                                             
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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