Job Description
We’re currently recruiting for a Labelling Compliance Co-Ordinator to join our team at our site in Wednesbury. The successful candidate will report to the NPD Manager.
If you are flexible, forward-thinking and ambitious, then this could be a fantastic opportunity for you to join a successful food manufacturing company.
Allergen Awareness: Please be aware that some of the handled goods may contain or come into contact with common allergens.
Location: Wednesbury WS10 7DE
Salary: £26,000-£30,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
Benefits: Company pension, Free on-site parking, EAP program, 25 day’s holidays plus bank holidays, PPE provided
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday with a 30minute break
What you'll do:
* Manage all packaging design projects effectively, communicating with all relevant internal & external stakeholders, e.g. Sales Account Managers, Commercial Management, NPD Manager, Technical, Designer Houses and Suppliers.
* Proofread, approve, and accurately file packaging artwork files, paying close attention to any applicable regulatory requirements, Barcodes, Ingredient declarations, Colour management and all other details linked to the artwork sign-off process.
* Follow the NPD / Artwork process, ensuring all relevant documents are completed and updated accurately and in a timely manner.
* Communicate effectively on jobs/progress to relevant staff in weekly project management meetings / NPD meetings via e-mail, Teams & meetings.
* Liaise with printers to understand relevant print processes to help achieve the best final print outcome and delivery to KTC on time.
* Accept and check all samples against final repro files and visual check for print quality and colours.
* Maintain the KTC image library on our shared drive.
* To share artwork images internally if requested by Marketing or Management.
* Despatch packaging/colour swatches as and when required as per the artwork process.
* Work with Marketing to ensure that images are kept up to date and filed correctly on Brandbank.
* Request barcodes for new artwork and to ensure that barcodes are checked methodically and accurately.
* Conduct barcode checks on items being received for the first time to ensure scanning is correct, as well as final Repro artwork PDFs.
About you:
* Need to have worked in a food business – min 2 years of experience
* Must have packaging experience – especially dealing with design houses, artwork, cutter guides and barcodes – min 2 years experience
* Someone who works well under pressure
* Needs to be able to prioritise and work methodically and conscientiously, and manage their own workload
* Need to be proficient in SAP, Access and Excel
The KTC Group is a leading food manufacturer & distributor with headquarters in the West Midlands, serving major national retailers, large food service groups and blue-chip corporations.
Our colleagues are the heart of our business, and we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join our hardworking, talented team here at The KTC Group.
The KTC Group has grown significantly within the last few years, and we have ambitious plans for the future. It’s an exciting time to join our team, with real opportunities to build a successful career in the food industry at The KTC Group.