Design Project Co-Ordinator - 6 Month Contract

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DESIGN PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR - 6 MONTH CONTRACT

NORTHANTS

SALARY GUIDE -28-30K (There is Flexibility Depending on Experience)

Working Hours: 8:30am till 5pm - 4 DAYS IN THE OFFICE / 1 DAY WFH

Our client is one of the UK''s largest independent corrugated packaging manufacturers. Their converting services range from high volume transit cases to retail ready packaging, and they offer a full service in all customer box design requirements to clients in FMCG and Food markets.

They are currently looking to recruit a Design Project Coordinator to join their team. You will be responsible for managing and administering targeted customer projects from initial brief through to final delivery of created materials. This includes coordinating both structural and artwork processes to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on time. The role also supports the onboarding of new business for targeted customer accounts, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition from concept to launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow Right First Time principles, supporting the development and optimisation of tools, systems and ways of working
• Collate, assess and validate project briefs from customers and internal stakeholders
• Book project briefs onto company systems, including both structural & artwork processes
• Manage project activities end-to-end, ensuring all key stages are tracked, communicated and delivered
• Ensure all project steps are completed efficiently and within agreed timelines, providing regular updates to stakeholders
• Lead and support project coordination through a structured stage-gate process, including trials and onboarding
• Identify and apply Value Creation opportunities and Total Cost of Ownership principles
• Support the coordination and completion of customer technical specifications
• Assist in the development of logistics plans, including optimisation of inbound palletisation solutions
• Liaise with stakeholders to support the quality complaints process, including root cause analysis and preventative actions
• Maintain system accuracy, ensuring obsolete materials are correctly managed as new materials are introduced
• Work to customer launch timelines, ensuring approvals are secured and production tools (formes and stereos) are ordered and delivered
• Develop and maintain detailed customer requirement documentation
• Accuracy and on-time delivery of projects in line with customer requirements
• Timely handover of order-ready items to customer service for order placement
• Customer satisfaction and feedback, particularly in product development areas
• Effective and timely resolution of complaints in line with defined response targets

Requirements:

• Ability to interpret technical documentation such as structural drawings and artwork files
• Familiarity with FEFCO styles, machine routings, and material compositions
• Knowledge of palletisation software
• Understanding of supply chain processes and Total Cost of Ownership principles
• Strong team player with the ability to influence and drive performance across teams
• Highly organised, motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Experience supporting complaint investigations and resolution processes
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using SAP business systems