NPD Project Co-Ordinator | Nutrition Manufacturing

NPD Project Coordinator 

Business Area: THG Manufacturing 
Location: Split time between THG HQ (WA15 0AF) & THG Omega (WA5 3TP)  

About THG Manufacturing 

THG Manufacturing is a world-class end-to-end manufacturing business, operating across multiple sites in the UK and US. We specialise in the production of sports nutrition, vitamins, supplements, bars and food products for THG’s global brands, including Myprotein, Myvegan and Myvitamins, as well as third-party customers. 

With in-house capabilities spanning formulation, blending, tableting, baking, packaging and distribution, THG Manufacturing enables rapid innovation at scale. Our teams work at pace in a highly regulated environment, delivering quality, compliance and speed to market while supporting continued growth across global markets. 

Why be an NPD Project Coordinator at THG? 

Joining THG as an NPD Project Coordinator means playing a key role in coordinating new product development across our manufacturing network. You’ll sit at the centre of cross-functional delivery, supporting the launch of customer-led and brand-led innovation while gaining exposure to the full NPD lifecycle within a large-scale FMCG manufacturing environment. 

This role offers a strong development pathway for individuals looking to build a career in NPD project management, product development or manufacturing operations. 

As an NPD Project Coordinator, you’ll: 

• Coordinate NPD projects from initial customer brief through to launch, ensuring timelines, milestones and deliverables are met 
• Respond at pace to customer briefs, supporting the translation of commercial and sensory requirements into clear project plans 
• Act as a central point of contact across internal teams including NPD, procurement, compliance, operations, brand and creative 
• Support product development activity, including coordinating samples produced within site kitchens and labs 
• Create and maintain detailed product briefs, specifications and customer-facing recipe documentation 
• Brief suppliers on new ingredients and materials, ensuring technical, operational and commercial feasibility 
• Track project progress, risks and dependencies, escalating issues where required to maintain delivery timelines 
• Support packaging reviews and approvals, ensuring all regulatory and compliance requirements are met 
• Assist with launch readiness, ensuring smooth handover into manufacturing and operations 
• Monitor market and category trends, supporting insight sharing and reporting within the wider NPD team 

What we’re looking for: 

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Technology, Nutrition or a related discipline 
• Experience within an NPD environment (including placement year, graduate role or early-career experience) 
• Strong understanding of the NPD process from concept through to product launch 
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers 
• Comfortable working at pace and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-moving, regulated environment 
• Passion for nutrition, supplements, health & wellbeing and FMCG manufacturing 
• Knowledge of food safety, quality and compliance standards is advantageous 

What's in it for you?

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.