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New Product Development & Design Coordinator

New Product Development & Design Coordinator

Merand Corbett & AssociatesStellenbosch, South Africa
7 days ago
Job description

Job Requirements (Minimum Entry Requirement)

Education :

  • Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3-year diploma or other Graphic design qualification.
  • Introduction to Wine and South Africa Wine Industry, following up with further reading and research to gain a sound knowledge and understanding of all requirements and legislation pertaining to wine labels.

Experience :

  • Four years experience in similar environment / role.

    • Other :

  • Drivers License essential.

    • Competencies Required to enable proficiency in Job

    Knowledge / Skills :

  • In-depth knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and In Design.
  • Sound knowledge of Wine and South African wine industry with includes :
  • SAWIS Label Legislation for Wine of Origin Scheme.
  • South African Wine label requirements.
  • Department of Health Wine label requirements.
  • Liquor Products Act 60 of 1989.
  • Knowledge of Labelling Requirements for South African wine intended for sale in EU, UK, USA, Canada, China and African continent.
  • Administration skills, organised, ability to multi-task.

    • Behaviours :

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must show initiative, be target driven and self-motivated.
  • Team player and hard worker.
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment.

    • Task Descriptions for Key Performance Areas

    Packaging and Artwork :

  • Provide an in-house graphic and packaging design service.
  • Make range extensions and refreshes existing designs to accommodate client's requirements.
  • Liaise with sales representative / clients with regards to client's requirements for new concepts.
  • Prepare artwork for all certified wines for relevant certification approvals.
  • DTP of artwork in vector format for print to suppliers and sign final proofs.
  • Check and approve all dry goods artwork (labels, cartons, screwcaps) for Origin Wine Stellenbosch bottlings.
  • Sign-off first print run on press, and first bottle on production line as final packaging approval.
  • Supply artwork for outer carton stickers if required.
  • Supply artwork in correct format to facilitate SAGE process.
  • Re-design artwork for ease of production and / or cost reduction.
  • Assist clients with own brand packaging design in terms of supporting documents and application for packaging approval from SAWIS and all other certification bodies.
  • Assist with mock up labels and samples for tenders. When required by sales reps / clients within deadline specified.

    • Dry Goods :

  • Acquire quotes for dry goods when necessary.
  • Maintain files on dry goods for reference and audits.
  • Confirm all label certifications (Fairtrade, SAWIS, Organic or any other necessary).
  • Dry goods checked for accuracy when delivered.
  • Test and approved all new supplier products in accordance with NPD Trial Procedure and in conjunction with all relevant departments.
  • Assist in solving QC issues with regards to supplier quality and service when required.
  • Liaise with dry goods suppliers to ensure all requirements are met.

    • New products :

  • Manage new projects through to first production, ensuring all requirements are met.
  • Ensure that full NPD trials are completed in time for all new products before first production and trial records are always up to date.

    • Product Specifications & Production :

  • Check SAGE specs for completeness and accuracy before it is produced.
  • Mock up samples of products for production line.
  • Sign-off first bottle from production line.

    • Quality Management System :

  • Ensure procedures and documentation adhere to QMS standards as per OWS compliance.
  • Follow QMS protocol as described by WMS procedures.
  • Liaise with SAWIS, DAFF and Wine standards Board with regards to Wine Laws and mandatory label information and any changes to legislation.

    • Health & Safety, Housekeeping :

  • Follow Health and Safety and housekeeping protocols.

    • Administration :

  • Performs general administrative duties for NPD when needed.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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