We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing client based in Bradford for a Project Operations Coordinator to join their commercial team. This is a great opportunity for an organised and proactive project professional who enjoys managing multiple customer projects from initial enquiry through to production launch. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of project timelines, manage critical paths, and ensure all key milestones, documentation, approvals, and resources are in place to support successful delivery.
You will act as the central link between customers and internal stakeholders across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Operations, ensuring clear communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle. We are looking for someone with experience managing end-to-end projects, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to track deliverables and drive progress in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role offers varied work, strong cross-functional exposure, and the chance to play a key role in delivering successful customer projects
Main Responsibilities
- Be the main contact for customers once they place an order until production begins
- Help prepare quotes and other commercial documents
- Keep project information organised and ensure all departments have the details they need
- Make sure all paperwork, approvals, and customer questionnaires are completed before production starts
- Work with Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to coordinate customer projects
- Arrange production trials when needed
- Ensure materials and components are available on time
- Create customer approval documents and maintain project records
- Prepare project handovers to operational teams
- Put together production packs for new manufacturing runs
- Organise and host customer visits to the sites
- Maintain product records, photographs, and supporting documents
- Update supplier and material information when required
- Provide support with purchasing, planning, and customer relationship management activities
Skills & Knowledge:
- Experience in customer service, account management, project coordination, commercial administration or similar process led role
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A professional and customer-focused attitude
- A positive, proactive, and flexible approach to work
- Confidence working with different departments
- Experience using ERP systems (SAP Business One would be an advantage
We are unable to respond to all applications, if you have been successful we will contact you within 5 days of you application.