Product development manager Northampton, England
Job description
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Position: Product development manager
Location: Northampton NN4 7BW
Contract Type: FTC 12 Months
Shift pattern: Mon-Fri - 37.5hrs per week (08:30-16:30 or 09:00-17:00)
Closing Date: 24th May 2023
Criminal Check required: Yes - A Basic Criminal Record Check will be required
Customer Contract: NUMS
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes … we're looking for you.
At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”
If this sounds like a team you'd like to join … keep reading.
We make promises to our customers, and we'll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include;
NUMS contract at DHL Supply Chain:
- The National Police Uniforms Managed Service is an outsourced contract awarded by the Metropolitan Police Force which is operated by DHL Supply Chain.
- DHL have the responsibility of delivering and managing a fully integrated procurement and supply chain service providing the required savings, value for money, customer-focussed products and supply chain services to the Metropolitan Police Force and potentially all other police forces in Great Britain. It will act as a single point of access for the customer covering all the in-scope commodity needs: Uniforms, Work wear, Public Order Garments, Footwear and associated accessories such as pouches, belts, hand cuffs and batons.
Role Purpose:
- To manage the development of product in accordance with the agreed technical specifications and the DHL sealing process.
- Assures quality products and processes by establishing and enforcing quality standards; testing materials and product.
- Establishes product quality documentation system by writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
- Maintains product quality by enforcing quality assurance policies and procedures and government requirements
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Main Accountabilities:
- Reporting to the Technical Manager, and to work in a collaborative manner with the Sourcing Team, and Operations and Supply Chain to achieve NUMS objectives
- Set up and maintain The Technical Files for the management of technical documentation.
- Co-ordinate the DHL sealing processes with Suppliers, Design and Technical Team and the customer to ensure all product is compliant with agreed specifications and document all progress and corrective actions required throughout the lifecycle of any product.
- Manage the documentation and requests for testing or technical support with Intertek.
- Establish and maintain effective working partnerships with supplier to ensure challenges are flagged, identified and solved efficiently and with minimal disruption
- Guide & Coach DHL inbound goods QC team with technical updates & regulatory requirements.
You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:
Requirements:
- Experience of Supply Chain and Logistics (desirable)
- Solid understanding of Supply Chain and operational processes (desirable)
- Expert knowledge of Product Development and Quality standards management (essential)
- Minimum of 4 years' experience of managing a diverse high quality product range
- Experience of managing suppliers in a low cost sourcing environment
- Knowledge of garment or equipment or PPE QA process both pre and post production (essential)
- Broad project management knowledge & procurement/commercial
- Experience of dealing with large and diverse customer base
- Expert knowledge of product construction and manufacturing processes (essential)
- Experience of relevant legislative/conformity
- Experience of working with diverse cultures
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification
What will you get in return?
As a DHL employee you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, cycle to work scheme and financial education. You and your family can access our benefits portal on the go, with hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts including affordable refurbished and recycled technology and services such as free mortgage and Will advice. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more are hosted on our Benefits platform which you will have access as a DHL Employee.
What you'll need to do next?
If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.
The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.
