Project Coordinator

**The opportunity**: This role will drive
and manage Speciality Packaging development projects from concept through to
completion following the NPD process, involving the relevant stakeholders to
create a successful product.

How you

**will impact WestRock**:
Lead NPD projects for the operation.
Coordinate all elements of the process from conception to delivery.
Lead calls with the customer and understand the project and specification requirements
Prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines and project specific requirements
Create and maintain project trackers and critical path timelines
Liaise with other sites, suppliers and internal teams on material and spec developments, requirements and proposed improvements or changes
Liaise with the customer service, estimating, purchasing and planning teams to make sure NPD projects are progressing and meeting deadlines
Provide regular updates on progress and key developments to the NPD team and senior management
Manage trials through the design, print and production departments and suitably communicating results to the operation and external parties
Follow the operations NPD process and aid in improving via your suggestions or colleagues
Use the internal NPD system to make sure projects are tracked and tasks actioned accordingly
Make sure department’s Key Performance Indicators meet agreed targets
Identify, highlight and action opportunities to increase margins/profitability and efficiencies
Identify, highlight and action any process improvements
Develop and maintain effective internal and external customer relationships
Attend customer briefings/meetings/reviews

What you

**need to succeed**:
Experience within a manufacturing environment
Past NPD / project management experience would be advantageous
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Programmes
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced & high volume manufacturing environment
Passionate about results and fundamental belief in Health & Safety, Quality, performance and training
Ability to prioritise workload, use own initiative, work within a team as well as work on your own.

What we

**offer**:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work