Job description
Production Coordinator (Consumer Products)
West Drayton, Greater London (Office-Based) | Up to £40,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
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.
Desirable Experience
• 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.
BH36690