OUR PLACEMENTS

Placement summary

Kennedy Smith (Press) Ltd is the largest independent producer of folding cartons in Scotland. As a fast growing company, working in a number of dynamic sectors, new challenges appear regularly. We are looking for a self-motivated person with a strong commercial instinct who is quick at learning new tasks. This placement will be based in Irvine, and will create exciting opportunities for a talented graduate. As the company is growing, the successful candidate may be offered a permanent post at the end of the placement. Apply now to join our team!

Job description

Project Description

Key responsibilities and routine tasks include: 

1. Generate estimates for folding cartons and other printed items, using Optimus, a printing based software platform
2. Order processing
3. Converting estimates or orders into live jobs
4. Updating live job statistics
5. Generating weekly and monthly reports
6. Liaising with customers and suppliers regarding orders and delivery lead times 
7. The initiative to search for alternative options and participate in cost saving and improvement projects
8. Any other necessary tasks

Working hours will be 40 hours per week: 

• Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm 
• Friday 8:00am to 2.30pm

Placement Objectives

By the end of this placement, we hope to have provided the successful candidate with business development and logistics experience, and streamlined our own processes.

Role Description

This role is an integral part of the company strategy going forward as we expand. The role is focused on business development and logistics, providing excellent experience for the successful candidate in this graduate-level job. 

The role includes dealing with quotations for folding cartons and other printed items, using the company's management information system, liaising with customers, and reporting. 

See our work here: www.kennedysmith.co.uk

Qualifications

Educated to degree level in Business Management or a similar relevant qualification.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance a variety of tasks whilst delivering results and meeting tight deadlines 
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Versatile and creative person who is commercially focused and can display initiative
• A team player who can demonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships to ensure effective communication with colleagues, suppliers and customers

Desirable Skills

• Able to tackle challenges proactively 
• Experience of estimating and order processing

Benefits

Company benefits

We are a fantastic small company working in a thriving sector in Scotland, with connections to a host of organisations that we have completed projects for. Our team of 44 employees are experienced and willing to help, and the successful candidate will gain valuable experience over the placement, with the chance of a permanent role. 

Employees annual holiday entitlement is 20 days per annum, which will be awarded pro rata. Employees are also entitled to an additional period of 8 days for public holidays. 

We also operate the following scheme: Workplace pension, enhanced company sick pay, life insurance, long service recognition (subject to qualifying criteria).

Placement benefits

As part of the ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, you may have access to a tailored graduate business skills training course. ScotGrad placements also offer a unique opportunity to connect with a vast network of graduates and ScotGrad alumni. All graduates appointed through the programme are encouraged to make use of the ScotGrad LinkedIn group to communicate with other ScotGrad participants, learn about any professional development opportunities, and build up a professional network.

Additional information

Location: Irvine, North Ayrshire

Planned interview date: TBC

This placement may result in a permanent employment afterwards

Preferred start date: Immediate start available

Company information

We are a specialist carton manufacturer based in Scotland, serving the packaging print requirements of various industries, including pharmaceuticals and food.

Our History 

Kennedy Smith was founded in 1997 to provide for the packaging and printing requirements of Bioforce - the European market leader in herbal remedies. In 2005, the company relocated to a new purpose built factory and invested in a new printing press, upgraded die-cutting equipment and a new production management system. Since then, the company has invested heavily in its Quality and Environmental Systems to meet the needs of pharmaceutical and food customers. View our work here: www.kennedysmith.co.uk

Company sector: Creative Industries

Company website: www.kennedysmith.co.uk