Job Description

PrepWorld (a fresh cut fruit packing factory) are looking for a

Packaging Development & Technical Coordinator

, to coordinate and support all

packaging development activities

within New Product Development and Existing Product Development processes, ensuring timely delivery of artwork, repro-file approvals, & packaging components. The role focuses on driving packaging feasibility, supplier engagement and the seamless execution of packaging projects from concept to launch while maintaining accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.

Main duties:

NPD Meetings , Minutes & NPD Critical Path Updates Packaging Critical Path Update - Internal Packaging Critical Path Update - External with Suppliers Gate Meetings & NPD Build sign-off Packaging Technical Handover Completion RBF, TRF, and RIR Customer form completion - NEW PRODUCTS ARTWORK PREPARATION Pre-Artwork (PAM) Meetings, minutes & Supplier invites Packaging Feasibility Trials and Report Completion Artwork & Repro File Approval Pre-production Meetings / Trial support Wash-up / Post-launch Meetings & Feedback Retention Cutter Retention & Share Tool Plan Retention Perforation/Conversion confirmation retention & communication to suppliers Supplier Artwork Questionnaire completions - New Artwork Set up Packaging Sample Organisation from suppliers. New Supplier Re-search & Packaging Innovation Show Attendance Packaging Specification/DoC - Declaration of Compliance /Line Drawings, Retention, Sign-off, Monitoring & Updates. Pre-printed Packaging Intake Checks, Verification & Sample Retention SEDEX Monitoring & Supplier Communications Compliance Monitoring & Updates: Statement of Compliance, BRCGS Certification, Migration, PSAP & Appendices/ SSAQ Customer Audit Support - Deputy Traceability Exercise Weekly Bill of Material Update Weekly Packaging Calculator Update Packaging Hold Process Management - Hold Query Action Packaging Non-Conformance Management: Raise with suppliers, organisation of collection, investigation report review and data log, chasing credits and outstanding NCR's. Carbon Footprint Data Input Work Instructions Invoice management - Month End & Year End invoice reporting. On call weekend packaging support

Who we are looking for:

Good standard and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is

essential

, namely:

Excel

- navigating the interface, entering & formatting data, using basic formulas like SUM & AVG, creating simple charts, sorting & filtering data

Word

- creating, editing and formatting text documents, using features of different font styles, creating bulleted and numbered lists and using basic page formatting options

Outlook

- Prioritising and responding to emails in a professional and clear manner
Attention to detail -

essential

Clear, concise & effective communication skills -

essential

Polite telephone manner Ability and confidence to hold meetings -

essential

Prioritising workload -

essential

What we provide in return:

Some hybrid working where available - requirments to be on site / on call based on business demands Training and development opportunities Medicash (allowances to cover costs such as dental and optical bills, physiotherapy, alternative therapies, and even consultancy charges, available for employees and their families. A taxable benefit) Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday) Annual bonus (non-contractual) Free, on site parking with electric charge points Staff events Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food Fruit pots on Wednesdays Modern offices and facilities A supportive team

Days and hours of work:

Monday to Friday, 08:00am - 17:00pm

Salary:

Up to 29,000 per annum, paid monthly

Location:

Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8HH