Purpose of the Job
The role of the Packaging Development Coordinator is to provide coordination support for packaging projects, ensuring that all packaging project activities are organised, executed efficiently, and tracked through the system to meet project deadlines. This role involves coordinating product rollouts, ensuring accurate information is captured and processed, coordinate document management on relevant systems, and effectively communicating on packaging project processes.
Additionally, under the guidance of NPD Packaging Manager, the Packaging Development Coordinator will oversee the workload of the packaging development process. Collaboration with agencies, internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders is essential to support and coordinate packaging projects and processes.
Job Objectives
Project Coordination
- Coordinate work allocated to the Packaging development department – route effectively.
- Ensure each packaging specification is up to date, in order and monitored.
- Ensure the packaging development project status is up to date for weekly status meetings.
- Coordinate document management to improve workflow, to enhance collaboration among team members.
Coordinating packaging process
- Ensure the take-on process and documentation for all projects are effectively managed.
- Efficiently capture packaging jobs on the prescribed system during the roll-out stage (e.g., packaging specs, copy & component forms to agent, applications, reverts check & final sign-off & disking).
- Coordinate signoffs between various parties (internal and external) as per business requirement.
- Maintain a clear paper trail for each packaging project and update status document.
Quality Control
- Ensure each debrief is actioned according to the prescribed standard before Packaging Projects Manager/Technologists sign-off occurs.
- Monitor the quality and accuracy of debriefs.
Stakeholder Relationships
- Work with suppliers, buyers, internal and external design agencies regarding any packaging issues or feedback and record the responses.
- Investigate opportunities for improved service and product offering.
Ad-hoc Administration
- Perform administrative tasks for Private Label Packaging leadership team as per business requirements.
- Assist with the preparation of regular status reports and updates for project stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Marketing, Business or related field - (essential).
Experience
- +2 years relevant experience in a Packaging Development role, with experience in administration, management support and coordination, and knowledge of packaging process. (essential)
- Proven experience in a similar role within a retail - (desired).
Knowledge and Skills
- Proficient with MS Office 365 to manage communications and other tasks relating to the function - (essential).
- Knowledge of product label regulations with understanding of private label principles and printing techniques - (desired).
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