Product Lifecycle Manager

Refresco; Kegworth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to purchase additional leave (‑

Life assurance

24/7 virtual GP access

Eye-care vouchers

Employee referral scheme

GroceryAid support services

Cheers benefits platform

Job summary

Refresco, the world’s largest independent bottler, is hiring a Commercialisation Coordinator on a 6-month fixed-term contract with hybrid work (3 days on site). You will support launches, packaging changes and delists, coordinating with NPD, Technical, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Commercial to deliver change on time and within budget.

Reporting to the Commercialisation Manager, you will own plans, milestones and governance and help ensure data accuracy, manage risks, and drive

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive with strong prioritisation.
• Experience in a supply chain function is advantageous.
• Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple product and packaging change projects from concept to launch and delist.
• Own project plans, critical paths and governance to deliver milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional and external stakeholders to hit timelines.
• Maintain accurate project registers and provide regular progress updates.
• Support artwork creation, approvals, and packaging compliance.
• Ensure all product master data is created and accurate.
• Manage launch activities including packaging transitions and obsolescence.
• Escalate risks and issues impacting timing, cost or commitments.
• Work with the Product Lifecycle team to support workload management and continuity.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Hybrid - 3 days per week on site

While this is initially a 6-month fixed-term contract and there is no guarantee of a permanent role at the end of the term, it provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure within the business and apply for internal opportunities as they become available.

What's in it for you?

• Early Friday finish to kick-start your weekend
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave, increasing your allowance to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Life assurance coverage
• 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family
• Free eye-care vouchers and discounted glasses
• Employee referral scheme with bonuses for successful referrals
• GroceryAid support services offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical guidance
• Cheers benefits platform providing discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools

As the UK prepares for the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), we are seeking a Commercialisation Coordinator to join our Commercialisation team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role has been created to provide additional project support and capacity as we manage an increased volume of product, packaging and change activity across the business.

Reporting to the Commercialisation Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring product launches, packaging changes and product delists are delivered on time, within budget and in line with customer expectations. Working cross-functionally with teams across NPD, Technical, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Commercial, you will coordinate multiple workstreams and stakeholders to successfully deliver change in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

What you'll be doing

• Managing multiple product and packaging change projects from concept through to launch and eventual delist.
• Owning project plans, critical paths and governance processes to ensure successful delivery of milestones.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within agreed timelines.
• Maintaining accurate project registers and providing regular progress updates and reporting.
• Supporting artwork creation, approval processes and packaging compliance requirements.
• Ensuring all product master data is created and maintained with a high degree of accuracy.
• Managing launch activities including packaging transitions, material changes and obsolescence management.
• Escalating project risks and issues that could impact launch timing, cost or customer commitments.
• Working closely with the wider Product Lifecycle team to ensure effective workload management and business continuity.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product change and commercialisation processes.

About You

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can confidently manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Experience within a supply chain function would be advantageous, along with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, continuously evolving business.

Why Join Refresco?

As the world's largest independent bottler, Refresco offers an exciting and dynamic environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. This role provides a unique opportunity to support one of the most significant regulatory changes facing the drinks industry whilst working alongside experienced colleagues across the business.

At Refresco we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value different perspectives and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.