Project Co-ordinator in Rushden

An established, family-owned international manufacturing business is seeking a Project Co-ordinator (Manager Designate) to join its growing Contract Manufacturing team. 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.

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. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Projects will vary depending on business requirements and may include:
• New product introductions
• Product range rationalisation
• Product margin optimisation
• Stock management
• Customer introductions
• Customer service agreements
• Pricing analysis
• Sales and profit analysis
• Regulatory and certification projects
• Coordinating projects from initial requirements through to successful delivery
• Gathering, analysing and presenting commercial and operational data
• Working with internal departments, customers and suppliers to keep projects on track
• Supporting the identification of opportunities to improve processes, margins and commercial performance

About You

We 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. You will ideally have:

• A degree in Business, Engineering or a related discipline
• Around 1–2 years' workplace experience, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience within a manufacturing environment and an understanding of related processes
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• An understanding of financial and budget considerations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation and project coordination skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A proactive and flexible approach
• The willingness and ability to learn new skills quickly

Why Apply?

This 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. There is genuine scope for personal and professional development, with the position offering a pathway toward broader management responsibility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on relevant experience
• Discretionary annual performance-related bonus
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• Holiday entitlement increasing by one day per year of service, up to 33 days
• Competitive contributory pension scheme, with employer contribution up to 5%
• Regular initiatives supporting employee wellbeing, local communities and the environment

If 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. Apply now with your CV for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.