New Product Development Coordinator

Do you want to kickstart your career in technical textiles?

Are you creative, with a passion for new product development?

We’re working with our long-standing client, a well-established manufacturer in Glossop, in their search for an NPD Coordinator.

Full training is provided, so you don’t need heaps of experience - just the right mindset of curiosity, creativity and the ambition to grow both personally and professionally. With the previous post-holder moving up internally, there’s real room to develop your career within the business.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary (£DOE)
• Full training, mentoring and support
• Early finish every Friday
• Health & Safety incentives, staff discounts

About You

• You’re a confident communicator, speaking with customers, suppliers and internal teams
• You’re mathematical, comfortable analysing data and numbers
• You’re creative and can bring fresh ideas to the table
• Some knowledge of textiles, costings, specs or supplier processes is a bonus
• Maybe you’re a creative graduate (Textiles, Art, Design – even Drama or Music) would be advantageous
• IT literate, confident using Excel, Word, Outlook and reporting tools
• Full UK driver’s license required for supplier and customer visits
• Ambitious, motivated and keen to build a long-term career

About the Role

• Generate ideas for new products and see them through from concept to launch
• Support continuous improvement of existing products
• Manage costings for new and current product lines
• Keep systems and documentation accurate and up to date
• Work closely with internal teams (sales, marketing, production, quality, admin) to drive projects forward
• Maintain raw material pricing and SAP records
• Support company-wide projects and the Operations Manager on defined objectives
• Be part of a small team where your contribution is highly valued

About the Company

• A global manufacturer
• Highly respected in their field
• Growing due to acquisition
• Fantastic company culture

If this is the kickstart to your career in textiles, reach out to us today! Or apply now...