Packaging Specification Technologist
Type: Permanent
Location: Wednesbury
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 am – 17:00 pm with half-hour lunch break
Company Overview:
We are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing company who are based in Wednesbury, experiencing an exciting phase of growth. We are seeking a detail-oriented Packaging Specifications Technologist to join their dynamic team.
Job Description:
* Manage all packaging design projects efficiently, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders such as sales account managers, commercial management, technical teams, designers, and manufacturers.
* Proofread, approve, and accurately file packaging artwork files, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, barcodes, ingredient descriptions, and artwork specifications.
* Communicate project status updates effectively in weekly project management meetings and New Product Development (NPD) meetings.
* Collaborate with printers and packaging manufacturers to understand print processes, ensuring optimal print outcomes and timely delivery to the company.
* Receive and inspect samples, verifying alignment with design specifications before sign-off.
* Perform visual inspections of physical packaging for print quality and colour accuracy.
* Maintain the company image library on the shared drive and share artwork images internally upon request from Marketing or management.
* Dispatch sample p...