Administrator

Are you an experienced Administrator who is looking for a new role Are you an Administrator who is strong on Excel and works independently, methodically and accurately Do you want to work for a business with a fantastic culture and atmosphere

Kingscroft has been asked to recruit for Packaging Coordinator by a specialist manufacturing division of a leading UK retailer. In this role you will work closely with the Sustainability Manager and have responsibility for checking, recording and submitting packaging data to conform to regulations aimed at improving the use of sustainable packaging.

As the ideal candidate for the role you will be a confident Administrator who will be comfortable with the task of examining and weighing a large variety of packaging to ensure it conforms to new sustainability guidelines. You will be a whizz on excel and be confident at handling data; with reports going regularly to head office. You will report to the Sustainability Manager and work independently on capturing changes or non-conforming packaging from suppliers.

You dont need to know packaging, sustainability or environmental policies just come from a Project Admin , Logistics Admin , Team Admin or similar background where data , excel , communication and accuracy are vital!

Reporting to the Sustainability Manager, the Packaging Co-Ordinator will be responsible for;

• Monitoring, measuring, and reporting on the businesss obligations under the Plastic Packaging Tax 2022 and the Extended Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007.
• Support our Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to ensure they provide the correct recycled content packaging evidence.
• Developing and implementing the businesses packaging obligations under the Extended Producer (ERP) Responsibilities 2023
• Assisting the Sustainability Manager to ensure continued compliance with United Kingdom/European Union Timber Regulations (UK/EUDR) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
• Assist with on-boarding, educating and supporting Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers with their Sustainability journey, to help reach our carbon reduction targets (HIGG Database)
• Working closely with the Sustainability Manager and the Marketing Team to implement more sustainable materials within our packaging with relevant certifications (FSC, GRS, RCS etc.)
• Identifying and developing opportunities for the reduction of product packaging
• Managing the “Waste Recycling Streams” to ensure that all waste generated on site is identified and recycled where possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a crucial role in a new and expanding business role. While work from home opportunity is limited the company is happy to work with the right candidate if flexibility is needed.

Please apply today for a confidential discussion about the role.

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