Project Co-ordinator

Job Description

Project Co-ordinator - Manager Designate\n
Corby\n
Hours - Monday to Friday full time\n
Salary - £Competitive DOE\n
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\nAn established, family-owned international manufacturing business is seeking a Project Co-ordinator (Manager Designate) to join its growing Contract Manufacturing team.\n
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\n This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded individual looking to develop a career across project management, manufacturing, commercial analysis and general business operations.\n
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\n Working closely with the Contract Manufacturing Director, you will take responsibility for coordinating a variety of bespoke and ongoing projects, ensuring they are effectively managed and delivered against agreed objectives.\n
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\n The role would suit a Business or Engineering graduate with some workplace experience who is keen to develop their commercial and project management career within a manufacturing environment.\n
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Key Responsibilities\n
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\nProjects will vary depending on business requirements and may include:\n
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• New product introductions
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• Product range rationalisation
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• Product margin optimisation
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• Stock management
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• Customer introductions
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• Customer service agreements
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• Pricing analysis
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• Sales and profit analysis
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• Regulatory and certification projects
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• Coordinating projects from initial requirements through to successful delivery
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• Gathering, analysing and presenting commercial and operational data
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• Working with internal departments, customers and suppliers to keep projects on track
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• Supporting the identification of opportunities to improve processes, margins and commercial performance
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About You\n
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\nWe are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and analytical, with the confidence to work across different departments and communicate with a range of stakeholders.\n
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\n You will ideally have:\n
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• A degree in Business, Engineering or a related discipline
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• Around 1–2 years' workplace experience, or equivalent relevant experience
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• Experience within a manufacturing environment and an understanding of related processes
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• Strong numerical and analytical ability
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• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
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• An understanding of financial and budget considerations
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills
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• Excellent organisation and project coordination skills
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• The ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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• A proactive and flexible approach
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• The willingness and ability to learn new skills quickly
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Why Apply?\n
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\nThis role offers the opportunity to join a growing organisation and develop broad commercial experience across project management, manufacturing, finance, customer relationships, data analysis and business operations.\n
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\n There is genuine scope for personal and professional development, with the position offering a pathway toward broader management responsibility.\n
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Benefits\n

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• Competitive salary based on relevant experience
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• Discretionary annual performance-related bonus
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• Commitment to personal and professional development
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• 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
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• Holiday entitlement increasing by one day per year of service, up to 33 days
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• Competitive contributory pension scheme, with employer contribution up to 5%
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• Regular initiatives supporting employee wellbeing, local communities and the environment
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Interested?\n
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\nIf you're an ambitious graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career within commercial project management and manufacturing, we'd be keen to hear from you.\n
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Apply now with your CV for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.