Production & Product Development Coordinator

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Perkbox membership

21 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Birthday day off

Employer pension contributions

Free snacks in the office

Free on-site parking

Modern office environment

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking a Production & Product Development Coordinator for a fast-growing business designing, manufacturing and distributing licensed consumer products across the UK and Europe. The role covers the full production lifecycle, from concept to delivery, coordinating with UK and international suppliers to ensure quality, safety and on-time delivery.

You will work closely with Operations and cross-functional teams, manage multiple product ranges and support licensing

Qualifications

• Experience in a Production Coordinator, Production Planner or Manufacturing Coordinator role within consumer products or a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end production process across multiple product ranges.
• Coordinate manufacturing with UK and overseas suppliers to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget.
• Work closely with design, sales and licensing teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Monitor production schedules and proactively resolve any delays or manufacturing issues.
• Ensure products meet all relevant UK and EU safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and licensing partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, processes and cost effectiveness.
• Support product approvals and play an active role in bringing new licensed products to market.

Skills

End-to-end production

Production planning

Supply chain processes

Organisational skills

Communication

Multi-project management

Supplier collaboration

Tools

Production planning software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP40000 per annum + Benefits

Production & Product Development Coordinator (Consumer Products)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Coordinator to join a fast-growing business specialising in the design, manufacture and distribution of licensed consumer products across the UK and European markets.

Working closely with the Operations Director, you'll play a key role in managing the production process from concept through to delivery, ensuring products are manufactured to the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll collaborate with creative, commercial and supply chain teams while working with both UK and international suppliers.

If you're highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy seeing products come to life, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

As Production Coordinator, you will:

• Manage the end-to-end production process across multiple product ranges.


• Coordinate manufacturing with UK and overseas suppliers to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget.


• Work closely with design, sales and licensing teams throughout the product development lifecycle.


• Monitor production schedules and proactively resolve any delays or manufacturing issues.


• Ensure products meet all relevant UK and EU safety, quality and compliance standards.


• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and licensing partners.


• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, processes and cost effectiveness.


• Support product approvals and play an active role in bringing new licensed products to market.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Production Coordinator, Production Planner or Manufacturing Coordinator role within consumer products or a similar industry.


• Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing and supply chain processes.


• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.


• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.


• Strong communication skills and confidence working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.


• Good Microsoft Office skills and experience using production or supply chain systems.


• Licensed consumer products.


• Knowledge of UK and EU product safety and compliance requirements.


• Experience working with UK retail customers.


• Exposure to quality management, operational processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to£40,000


• Competitive company bonus


• Perkbox membership with thousands of employee benefits and discounts


• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays


• An additional day's holiday for your birthday


• Employer pension contributions


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Free snacks in the office


• Free on-site parking


• Modern, collaborative office environment

The opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have genuine influence over exciting licensed products and future growth.

If you're looking for a varied production role where no two days are the same and you enjoy working with creative products from concept through to launch, we'd love to hear from you.

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