At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate packaging development and support sustainability initiatives from concept to launch.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on innovation and waste reduction.
- Benefits: Access to earnings as you work, on-site parking, subsidised meals, and brand new facilities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Be part of a team driving impactful packaging solutions and sustainability efforts.
- Qualifications: Strong computing skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We’re currently recruiting for a Packaging Development & Technical Co‑Ordinator to join our team, reporting into the Purchasing, Packaging and Waste Management Support Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for packaging innovation, sustainability, and technical coordination to play a key role in supporting packaging development and waste reduction initiatives.
Key objectives include coordinating and supporting all packaging development activities within New Product Development and Existing Product Development processes, ensuring timely delivery of artwork & repro-file approvals, and 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:
- Coordinate NPD activities including meetings, minutes, and critical path management
- Manage packaging development from concept through to launch and handover
- Oversee artwork creation, approvals, and supplier coordination
- Lead feasibility trials, pre-production, and post-launch reviews
- Maintain packaging documentation, specifications, and compliance records
- Liaise with suppliers on artwork, samples, and performance
- Monitor supplier compliance (SEDEX, BRCGS, migration, PSAP)
- Support audits, traceability, and quality processes
- Manage non-conformances, packaging holds, and corrective actions
- Maintain data systems (BOMs, packaging calculators, carbon data)
- Support innovation, new supplier sourcing, and continuous improvement
- Handle invoice management and provide on-call packaging support
Key Relationships:
- Internal Cross‑departmental: NPD Team, Technical Team, Packaging Team, Purchasing Team, Production Team, Sales Team
- External with Suppliers and Customers
Key Accountabilities:
- Engaged communication, meeting deadlines, prepared for meetings, taking responsibility for mistakes, supporting colleagues when required, self‑motivated action, flexible mindset
Person Specification and Skill Requirements:
- Computing skills to a good standard - Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail - Critical
- Effective verbal and writing communication skills
- Polite telephone manner
- Ability to hold meetings
- Prioritising workload
Role Requirements And Compliance:
- Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst at work
- Support Company Initiatives and demonstrate Company Values
- Comply with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to the role
- Participate in training and personal development activities as required
- Learn and understand packaging manufacturing processes
- Learn and understand full manufacturing process with onsite equipment
In return we provide:
- Stream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
- On site parking with electric charge points
- Fully paid for staff events
- Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food
- Brand new facilities
- A supportive team
We offer a competitive salary range, which is dependent on experience.
Packaging Development & Technical Co-Ordinator in Northfleet employer: PrepWorld
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and sustainability in packaging development. With a supportive team culture, competitive salary, and unique benefits like instant access to earnings and on-site facilities, we empower our employees to grow and thrive in their roles. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on waste reduction initiatives while collaborating with diverse teams and suppliers.
