Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Location: Lincoln (office based)

Salary : up to £35k

Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an organised, proactive and commercially minded Project Coordinator to join a successful and growing food business. This is a varied, fast-paced role sitting at the centre of the business, coordinating activity across Sales, Commercial, Operations, Buying and Production to ensure customer projects and product launches are delivered accurately and on time. As Project Coordinator will take ownership of projects from initial customer requirements through to production and final delivery, making sure everyone has the information, materials, specifications and artwork they need to keep things moving. The role would suit someone who is naturally organised, enjoys bringing different teams together and has a real can-do attitude. You don't necessarily need to come from a pure project management background. We are looking for someone who can plan, communicate, problem-solve and take ownership.

The role of Project Coordinator

Coordinate customer projects and new product launches from initial brief through to manufacture and delivery

Act as the key link between Sales, Commercial, Operations, Buying, Production and other internal teams

Build and maintain project plans, timelines and trackers, ensuring key milestones are achieved

Coordinate product specifications, packaging and artwork, ensuring everything is approved and ready within required timescales

Work with Buying and Operations to ensure materials, packaging and other requirements are available for production

Monitor production and delivery deadlines, proactively identifying potential delays or issues

Ensure products meet customer specification

Keep internal stakeholders updated on project progress, changes, risks and priorities

Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring nothing gets missed

Maintain accurate project information, documentation and reporting

Use Excel to track projects, analyse information and provide clear updates to the wider business

Identify opportunities to improve processes and make project delivery more efficient

Step in and problem-solve when plans change, keeping projects moving and customers...