Under Graduate - 12 months placement - French speaking

COMPANY OVERVIEW

McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 9,500 employees around the world and more than $3.5 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures and food service businesses.

We have a passion for flavour. The company is serving customers from nearly 50 locations in 24 countries and consumers can buy our brands in more than 110 countries. Our industrial business flavours snacks, wraps, beverages and many other products for customers, which include global restaurant chains and leading food manufacturers

With approximately 3,600 employees, the company has operations in 12 countries across the Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) Zone and serves customers in more than 25 markets through its consumer and industrial businesses. McCormick is present in key consumer markets with leading brands, including Schwartz in the UK McCormick EMEA Headquarters are located in Haddenham (UK).

We currently have a requirement for an Under Graduate Artwork Coordinator at our Avignon site in France. This is a 12 months placement opportunity for a year 2 or year 3 undergraduate that is fluent in French & English

THE ROLE

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Gather all information needed for the creation of the printed packaging : master of artwork, copy documents (texts), product specifications and ensure they are available in the artwork validation systems for the artwork creation to start on time.
• Coordinate the timely creation and approval of the packaging texts through the Marketing, Regulatory and Culinary departments.
• Ensure the artwork is created (assembly of texts + graphics) and approved on time by tracking and following progress in the artwork validation systems for all markets.
• Coordinate the resolution of quality issues emanating from the printer proofs between the design agency and the printer
• Attend press approvals at printer facilities. Liaise with local marketing and the design agency to obtain the best results. Technical training will be offered to perform this task effectively.
• Provide support & progress reporting to management.

Success Factors

• On-time creation of needed artwork
• Establish professional working relationships
• Develop expertise in the process of artwork from creation to production

Role scope

• Reports to the role of EMEA Product Lifecycle Manager, part of the EMEA Consumer marketing team
• Work functionally with the Packaging coordinator of the project
• Numerous contacts within outside the company particularly and in order of importance with : Marketing in various business units and in Europe, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Production Planning, printers and specialized artwork agencies

PROFILE

Education

• Year 2 or Year 3 undergraduate student in Business or related discipline
• Fluent in French and English
• A third European language would be an advantage

Knowledge and Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated prior involvement in business, the community or university bodies preferred

Personal Attributes

• Diligence, diplomacy and good interpersonal skills are a must.
• Able to travel and drive in Europe

TIMING

• Starts asap in June 2013 for 12 months

TO APPLY

Please send us your CV with a covering letter via the apply button below.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce.