Our Story
James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper and packaging products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries.
Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings.
We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will form part of the commercial team and oversee the management of projects for selected new business and change projects within luxury packaging and creative papers – either paper or thermo-formed fibre.
You will be responsible for;
* Following full qualification and opportunity assessment/fact-find by sales & marketing team, the project coordinator will then manage the project from initial selection/prioritisation, through trial and scale up to sign-off to the business functions once ‘business as usual’ is achieved (i.e., Stabilised product performance and commercial relationship). Typically, this will be after first production run.
* Tight control of project timeline. Working closely with external and internal stakeholders to keep pace on actions, adherence to internal processes (i.e., NPI process) and hold team members accountable. Internal stakeholders include sales, customer service, marketing, design, planning, supply chain, technical and operations.
* Development and presentation of formal proposal document – outlining specification, service offering and commercial proposal including critical milestones and dates.
* Hand-off to commercial business functions once project is complete and locked down
* Completion of formal customer data requests pertaining to project – environmental credentials, specification sheets etc.
What will make you successful?
* Existing project Management experience a proven track-record in delivering complex multi-discipline projects.
* Excellent internal networker – able to drive action and pace by mobilising a diverse team to deliver on time in full.
* Process driven and disciplined to engage pace in execution.
* Strong resource allocator -able to focus ruthlessly on critical path to ensure delivery of biggest priorities.
* Owner of project brief/bid document and ongoing project plan.
* Engaging presenter – able to influence senior level stakeholders internally and with the customer
Why choose Us?
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
* The chance to pave your career with a global leader you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
* We will help you save for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
* 25 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays
* Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
* Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
If this sounds like you and you have an interest in working for James Cropper PLC please apply today!
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