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By investing in state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, streamlining our operations, and creating broader, more fulfilling roles for our Partners, we are 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 thriveAs part of the Operational team, you will be responsible for developing the process & technical expertise to take products from concept to production. Working closely with a range of internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for developing product specifications, Standard Operating Procedures & leading on the implementation of products into Operations, contributing to overall achievement of business KPIs.\nTo operate within the guidelines of ISO standards.\n\nIn addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £4.25 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.\n\n Expected salary - £31,700-47,500 (dependent on experience)\nContract type - This position is a Permanent role. 38.75 Hours per week\nLocation - This role is based at our Herbert Parkinson Office in Darwen Nr Manchester. \nKey responsibilities\nLead on the development & implementation of products into the manufacturing operation. Utilising your technical expertise and creativity, you will work with production partners to collaboratively create an initial prototype of a new product \nYou will liaise with the Product Manager on the developed prototype\nWorking with internal stakeholders, you will establish the most efficient way of achieving scalable manufacturing specifications to achieve high-quality,\nrepeatable products\nManufacturing specifications to achieve high-quality, repeatable products \nYou will be responsible for creating robust SOPs to define new products & processes, holding responsibility for the handover of these documents to both Operational & Commercial teams \nSupport upskilling & refresher training for all JL stakeholders \nSupport the development & supervision of a training school, being an advocate in the local community to inspire future talent into the industry.\nEssential skills/experience you’ll need\nRelevant experience in working in textile manufacturing \nProven track record of delivering a product pipeline \nThorough understanding of product development lifecycles & creating specifications \nExcellent presentation & training capabilities\nDesirable skills/experience you may have\nRelevant experience in soft furnishing products\n#LI-CS1\n\nClosing Date:\nNovember 5, 2026Pay:\n£31,000.00 - £43,200.00 AnnualContract Type:\nPermanentHours of Work:\n38.75Job Level:\nPartnership Level 9Where You'll Be Working:\nHerbert Parkinson, Harvest Mill, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0HRABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP\nWe’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.\nWe’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.\nAs Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.\nWe all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.\nAs Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.\nImportant points to note:\nIt’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.\nWe also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.\nWe want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. 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