Description
At Herbert Parkinson, a proud and historic part of the John Lewis Partnership, we're embarking on an exciting transformation journey to secure our long-term success. By investing in state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, streamlining our operations, and creating broader, more fulfilling roles for our Partners, we're building a more sustainable and agile future.
Join us as we continue to deliver exceptional quality and service for our customers while empowering our partners to thrive. As part of the Operational team, you'll be responsible for developing the process and technical expertise to take products from concept to production. Working closely with a range of internal stakeholders, you'll be responsible for developing product specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, and leading on the implementation of products into Operations, contributing to the overall achievement of business KPIs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on the development and implementation of products into the manufacturing operation, utilizing your technical expertise and creativity to work with production partners to collaboratively create an initial prototype of a new product
- Liaise with the Product Manager on the developed prototype
- Establish the most efficient way of achieving scalable manufacturing specifications to achieve high-quality, repeatable products
- Create robust SOPs to define new products and processes, holding responsibility for the handover of these documents to both Operational and Commercial teams
- Support upskilling and refresher training for all JL stakeholders
- Support the development and supervision of a training school, being an advocate in the local community to inspire future talent into the industry
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Relevant experience in working in textile manufacturing
- Proven track record of delivering a product pipeline
- Thorough understanding of product development lifecycles and creating specifications
- Excellent presentation and training capabilities
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Relevant experience in soft furnishing products
Pay and Benefits:
- Expected salary: £31,700-£47,500 (dependent on experience)
- Contract type: Permanent role, 38.75 hours per week
- Night Premium: £4.25 per hour for any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00