Project Coordinator

PDI International; Corby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PDI International is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator (Manager designate) to join the Contract Manufacturing Team in Corby. Reporting to the Contract Manufacturing Director, you will oversee and manage bespoke and ongoing projects to successful delivery.

Ideal candidates will have a business or engineering/manufacturing background with 2–3 years’ experience, strong numeracy, Excel prowess, and the ability to work across departments and with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Business graduate or engineering/manufacturing background with 2–3 years' workplace experience.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, and proficient Excel usage.
• Experience in manufacturing processes and project coordination.
• Ability to work independently and in multi-departmental teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage bespoke and ongoing projects to successful delivery.
• Lead New product set-up & implementation projects.
• Manage customer agreements and contract terms.
• Perform sales & profit analysis and regular reporting.
• Coordinate regulatory/certification process management.

Skills

Data analysis

Numeracy

Organisational skills

Communication

Independent working

Education

Business degree

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

About PDI International:

PDI International is a private family-owned company with a 40-year heritage dedicated to leading the fight against preventable infections in healthcare, hospitality, and our communities internationally. Through our dedication to research and development, sustainable innovation, and industry-leading partnerships, we continue to build our portfolio of products and solutions, and help our customers by providing continual support, resources & expertise to help make a difference in the world.

PDI International serves its customers across three main divisions: PDI Healthcare, PDI Professional, and PDI Contract Manufacturing.

About the role:

As the business continues with its expansion plans, PDI International are looking for a full-time, permanent Project Coordinator (Manager designate) to join the Contract Manufacturing Team.

Reporting to the Contract Manufacturing Director, this commercial role will be responsible for overseeing and managing various bespoke and ongoing projects to successful delivery.

Examples of projects – bespoke and regular:

• New product set-up & implementation
• Customer agreements
• Sales & profit analysis
• Regulatory/certification process management

As well as effective project management, an excellent level of data analysing, management and preparation is essential. Experience within manufacturing organisations is needed, along with an appreciation and understanding of related processes.

Working within a small team at our Corby manufacturing facility, communication and interaction with all other departments and other stakeholders (customers and suppliers) will be required daily.

Personal Attributes

Ideally looking for a business graduate or a graduate from an engineering/manufacturing background looking to forge a career within general business, preferably with a minimum of 2-3 years’ workplace experience or similar.

• Experience within manufacturing organisations and related processes.
• High level of numeracy and analytical skills.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel.
• Financial and budget awareness.
• Ability to work independently as well as within multi-departmental teams.
• Ability and eagerness to learn new skills and experiences.