NPD Coordinator

Company: Zest Food Jobs
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Location: Northamptonshire
Job Description:

We are recruiting for an organised and customer-focused NPD Co-ordinator to support a busy NPD Team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is a varied role where you will play a key part in ensuring customer samples and supporting documentation are prepared, packed and dispatched accurately and on time, while also supporting wider site administration and health & safety activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Co-ordinate customer sample requests and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
  • Track shipments and communicate any risks, delays or issues with stakeholders
  • Prepare and manage sample documentation including specifications, SDS sheets, labels and submission forms
  • Arrange courier shipments and support export documentation processes where required
  • Process courier invoices and maintain accurate cost allocations
  • Raise and manage stock and material requests with Warehouse and Supply Chain teams
  • Maintain training records and training matrices via SharePoint
  • Support site H&S and environmental administration, including reports, meeting minutes and action tracking
  • Produce reports to support continuous improvement activities
  • Provide reception support for deliveries and collections and assist with general site administration

About You

  • Previous experience in a co-ordination or administration role within manufacturing, food, FMCG or supply chain environments
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
  • Confident using Microsoft Office and SharePoint
  • Experience handling documentation and working to deadlines
  • A proactive and team-focused approach
  • This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within NPD and operations support in a collaborative and fast-moving environment.

    Posted: May 23rd, 2026