Description : Packaging Assistant Coordinator. Company : RJPersonnel. Location : Germiston, Gauteng

2years

Candidate Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Identify and plan packaging needs of category area
Identify and capture pack format audit in terms of labels, sleeves, etc.
Setting, agreeing and managing the packaging design timelines, from concept to print, to ensure launch is achieved
Design brief
Product information for copy brief
Back of pack information (ingredients, nutri, etc.)
Pack construction (die-lines and pack formats)
Agreeing, communicating and manage timelines for launches, to ensure key stakeholders are kept informed at all times, and escalating any issues with sufficient time to stakeholders
Co-ordinating all meetings (weekly status meetings, design brief, pre-production meetings for print and photography) with relevant people
Co-ordinate and manage approval process of design, back of pack, print proofs, to ensure relevant teams see and approve artwork at each stage to avoid rework and additional costs
Booking and organising photographers and stylists for photographic shoots
Mange and record costs as defined by design for
Back of pack artwork
Photography and styling
Co-ordinating and manage travel tests
Co-ordinate and manage red , black and gold seals for packaging & product
Product developers assistant: duties would incl. setting up for meetings , sending parcels, organising samples for in the bag , marketing etc

Qualifications and Experience:

Matric qualification
Excellent co-ordination skills
Excellent administrative and organisational skills
In-depth understanding of packaging development process
Sound understanding of the design development process
Strong integrator – proven ability to work across Foods
Good presentation, communication and negotiation skills
Strong service delivery mindset