Shape the Future of Packaging with Smurfit Westrock Are you passionate about design, innovation, and turning great ideas into products that customers love? At Smurfit Westrock, we're looking for an NPD Coordinator to play a key role in bringing packaging concepts to life. You'll work at the heart of our Technical & Design team, managing artwork, tooling, print development, and continuous improvement projects that make a real difference to our customers and operations.
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a global business committed to sustainability and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Smurfit Westrock? As a global leader in sustainable paper-based packaging, we're driven by innovation, customer excellence, and a commitment to creating a positive impact for our people, communities, and planet.
We believe our success starts with our people. That's why we invest in development, wellbeing, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow.
What You'll Be Doing As our NPD Coordinator, you'll be the link between design, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers, ensuring new packaging solutions are delivered accurately, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Your key responsibilities will include: Managing the complete artwork process, ensuring packaging designs are approved, produced, and delivered on time
Providing technical support for print, artwork, tooling, stereos, and formes
Creating and maintaining CAD drawings, print views, tooling specifications, and manufacturing documentation
Coordinating tooling orders, maintenance, tracking, and disposal processes
Producing customer samples and supporting trials, first runs, and product launches
Monitoring new business opportunities to ensure they can be manufactured efficiently and cost-effectively
Collaborating with suppliers to optimise tooling and manufacturing performance
Supporting production teams with technical documentation and machine readiness activities
Maintaining accurate records of designs, customer approvals, tooling assets, and technical data
Analysing performance data and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Leading and supporting projects focused on print quality, tooling optimisation, and operational excellence
Investigating quality issues and contributing to corrective actions and long-term solutions
What Success Looks Like In this role you'll make a visible impact by:
Delivering accurate, high-quality artwork and technical documentation
Supporting successful product introductions and customer projects
Driving improvements that enhance print quality, efficiency, and productivity
Building strong relationships across Technical, Sales, Production, and Customer Service teams
Helping ensure Smurfit Westrock remains at the forefront of innovative packaging solutions
What We're Looking For Essential Skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
A proactive, self-motivated approach
Commercial awareness and a continuous improvement mindset
Desirable Experience Experience within corrugated packaging or a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of tooling, print production, or packaging design
Experience using CAD or similar design systems
Understanding of manufacturing processes and technical documentation
The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with creativity.
You'll be involved in everything from packaging design and tooling management through to process improvement projects, giving you exposure to a wide range of activities and opportunities to develop your career.
Whether you're already experienced in packaging and tooling or looking to build on your technical knowledge within a market-leading business, this role offers genuine scope to grow.
What We Offer Reward & Benefits Competitive salary of £26,000 - £30,000
Company pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Cycle to Work scheme
Wellbeing 24/7 confidential employee support for you and your family
Family-friendly policies
Flexible working options where applicable
Development Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Career progression within a global organisation
Opportunities to contribute to high-profile innovation projects
Inclusion As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Ready to Create What's Next? Join a business where innovation, sustainability, and people come together.
Apply today and help shape the future of packaging with Smurfit Westrock.
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Smurfit Westrock reserves the right to only shortlist candidates who meet the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. xiskglj We are committed to equality, inclusion and selecting the best person for the job.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to candidates who meet the essential criteria and are eligible under the scheme.
New Product Development Coordinator in Sandford employer: Smurfit Westrock
At Smurfit Westrock, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment in Aldershot, where our Production Operators can thrive. With competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development, we empower our team members to grow while making a meaningful impact in sustainable packaging. Join us for a rewarding career that values safety, integrity, and respect, all while enjoying flexible working options and a supportive culture.
