Technical Artwork Coordinator

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Job description

Technical Artwork Coordinator

Our client is one of the UK's largest producers of corrugated packaging for the Trade. Our Client have a vision of being recognised as market leaders by their customers who describe them 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 our client 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

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

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