JOB PURPOSE
To ensure the timely and efficient completion of all Repro and Technical Design related production tasks and to support the Structural Design team in delivering innovative packaging design. Whilst remaining aware of commercial and practical constraints. As an ambassador for the business, customer service should always be at the forefront of your thoughts.
Technical skills
- To create Technical Design profiles for production, including Braille, Emboss, Foil and Varnishes. And to work alongside the Repro Team ensuring that all files required for production are available when required.
- To engage with the Repro Team to help identify correct design profiles, from First Stage Artwork through to production. Forming a bridge between Design and Repro.
- To make technical “pre-flight” checks to Die Tooling requests to ensure that all tooling ordered will be fit for purpose.
- To liaise with and develop working relationships with tooling manufacturers and other suppliers regarding Technical Design aspects of work in production.
- Understand production capabilities of all sites.
- Create layouts to maximize efficiency throughout the whole production process for multiple sites.
- To ensure that all designs being sent out to customers for artwork conform to a standard specification, including 3D fold angles, and are “Best In Class”.
- To liaise with customers and other members of staff regarding the production design aspects of VAVE projects
- To support the Sampling and Structural Design teams when required.
- To liaise with all aspects of production to keep abreast of the latest packaging and machinery trends.
- To help advise the Structural Design Team from a technical aspect to ensure cartons are designed to the most efficient format.
- Explore and make recommendations on technical advances within the overall remit of the role.
- Support a period of Transition, supporting with positivity and enthusiasm new ways of working, involving learning new software’s and processes.
- Comfortable in working with site teams with physical and virtual interactions, collaborating with designers remotely on a regular basis.
- To have an excellent working knowledge of Esko Artios CAD.
PERSONAL SKILLS
- Exceptional attitude towards customer service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding organization and influencing skills.
- Positive and receptive to Change.
- A natural attitude towards solving problems.
- Creative and technical thinker.
- Reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic.
- Able to effectively prioritise and adapt to a variable workload.
- Punctual, presentable and with good attendance.
- Experienced in dealing with pressure in a very fast paced environment.
- Able to multi-task and manage one’s own time.
- Pro-active and “can do” attitude is essential.
- Always be prepared to go the extra mile.
- Regard teamwork as an essential part of their day.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Development and maintenance of relationships with internal and external contacts.
- Accuracy of all documentation.
- Fast passed response on all tasks.
- Quality of work produced.