Job Description
Overview
Silentnight is the UK’s most trusted sleep brand with over 75 years market leading expertise in the beds and mattress category.
Are you ready to be a key part of the innovative, sustainable, design and realisation process, in a thriving company, with a strong focus on growth and operational efficiency? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your ability to plan, prioritise, and communicate can make a real difference? If so, we want you to join our dynamic New Product Team as NPI Project Team Manager.
What’s in it for you?
A pivotal role in a central, critical, function. Working for the most trusted brand in the industry
Daily interaction with key departments including Sales, Product Management, Marketing, Manufacturing, QA, Procurement, Compliance and Distribution — plus direct relationships with suppliers and regular contact with the senior leadership team.
Exposure to high-value supply chains, commercial analysis, and strategic planning tools (J D Edwards, Power BI, CAD)
Opportunities for cross-functional training and career progression
Join a team with a culture that values collaboration, inclusivity, and ownership, and having fun while we do it!
The Role
You’ll be the driving force behind the New Product Introduction Process. The NPI team sit at the heart of the organisation, you will work in partnership with the Product team to innovate, design and deliver high quality, sustainable, financially viable products to meet our customers’ needs
You will lead the cross functional project team to deliver New Products from concept/ design brief to full scale physical production sign off and distribution. You will ensure that all projects across the team run efficiently and that the products meet the appropriate levels of quality. compliance, safety, and fitness for purpose.
Key Skills
- Passion, Humility and Creativity to drive the projects and inspire the team.
- Great communication skills with the ability to coordinate cross functional teams.
- Champion of change, proactive and solution focussed, showing accountability and a drive to continuously improve.
- Project management experience and working to deadlines.
- Technical acumen, able to display a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials. Using data to drive decisions.
- Competent Microsoft skills (Word, Project, Excel, OneNote).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the NPI team with the ability to motivate, mentor and support the team.
- Take ownership of NPI projects, ensure all key objectives and dates are met.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Purchasing, Quality, Commercial Finance, Sales as well as other stakeholders both internally and externally to align on project goals and timelines.
- Identify and mitigate risks, proactively resolving issues while ensuring projects are delivered on time.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on the progress of projects including timelines covering the full department.
- Deliver the strategic priorities whilst embracing and promoting operational excellence through Kaizen initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes throughout the project.
What's in it for you
- Competitive Salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life Assurance
- Discount on Silentnight products
- Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programmes
- Free parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Ready to step into a role that offers continual learning and development? We are offering a great opportunity to head up a dynamic team and be a critical part of the development and introduction of new products at Silentnight.
If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding and development role, please send your CV and cover letter to: Paul Porter - Paul.Porter@silentnight.co.uk
Silentnight is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.