Technical Artwork Co-ordinator

Smurfit Kappa are one of the UK’s largest producers of corrugated packaging for the Trade. We have a vision of being recognised as market leaders by our customers who describe us as indispensable. 

Working as part of the Operations Team, the successful applicant will be highly motivated, focused and driven, with an acute attention to detail and very strong analytical and self-motivational skills.

Purpose of the position

To manage the introduction of all new artwork briefs, ensuring customer expectations and delivery demands are met, enabling Smurfit Kappa to strengthen its market position by fulfilling its clients' requirements.

Tasks and Duties

• To receive artwork briefs, translate and interrogate them into a clear and concise briefs, ready for artwork creation.

•Turn customer artwork briefs into production ready products - RFT

• To schedule all artwork going through the approval / repro / order stages and monitor progress to ensure customers delivery dates are met

• Input data using multiple systems, including COBIS, MS Office and Customer Portals.

• Control the co-ordination of colour matching requests with Flint • Ensure all artworks submitted to customers meet SKY manufacturing guidelines

• To identify when the customer request is not practical and take the necessary action to ensure the customer is not compromised, and ensuring the factory can still produce effectively

• Provide an effective Technical service to both our internal and external customers

• Support Print Manager with print trials and developments

• Recommend cost savings / recovery methods where possible

• Provide admin reports as requested – e.g for tooling obsoletions

• Process tooling recharges through Cobis and Origination trackers

Specific skills, knowledge and experience required

• Excellent Excel skills, proficient Word and PowerPoint skills.

• Financially aware

• 3 years experience of corrugated conversion methods and technology

• Good analytical skills.

• Ability to prioritise and deal with pressure.

• Ability to communicate complex information effectively and to gain an understanding from others of potentially complex issues.

• Holder should have previous experience in an administration role

• Acute attention to detail to ensure accurate translation of artwork briefs.

Complexity and Creativity

• Provide creative solutions to technically challenging demands. May have to persuade others of validity of own opinion.

• Promote Team Work within the front end of the business.

• Co-Ordinate and provide the best solution to balance customer demands and production capabilities

Competitive Salary

If you would like to be considered for the above position and you are an internal candidate please ensure your line manager has been made aware of your interest.

The closing date for receipt of all applications is 30th November 2021.