Labelling Coordinator

Michael Page (UK); Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Labelling Coordinator in Wednesbury. The role involves managing packaging design projects, ensuring quality and compliance, and working closely with various stakeholders. This permanent position offers career growth, competitive annual leave, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free parking

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in food business.
• Packaging experience required, especially with design houses and barcodes.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all packaging design projects and stakeholder communication.
• Proofread and approve packaging artwork files.
• Liaise with printers for final print outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Tools

SAP

Access

Excel

Job description

• Fully office based position
• Opportunity for professional development

About Our Client

My client is a well known billion pound manufacturing organisation looking for a Labelling Coordinator based in Wednesbury to support the team.

Job Description

• 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 on time.
• Accept and check all samples against final repro files and visual check for print quality and colours.
• Maintain the image library on our shared drive.
• To share artwork images internally if requested by Marketing or Management.
• Dispatch packaging/colour swatches as and when required as per the artwork process.
• To work with Marketing to ensure that images are kept up to date and filed correctly onthe system.
• To request barcodes for new artwork and to ensure that barcodes are checked methodically and accurately.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Labelling Coordinator should have:

• 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 - minimum 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
• Good communication skills, especially email-written comms
• Can commute to Wednesbury

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday with half an hour lunch