Production Planning Coordinator

Job Description

Quoting & Production Planning: This role prepares accurate quotes based on press layout, printing method, colors, label size, materials, tooling, finishing requirements, and quantities, entering and following up on quotes in the company's ERP system. It also creates and reviews job tickets and production plans, confirming that specifications, files, materials, tooling, and instructions are complete before jobs are released to production.

Job Scheduling: The position assists with building daily and weekly schedules based on customer due dates, equipment capabilities, material availability, finishing and shipping needs, capacity, and efficiency, while monitoring job status and helping adjust priorities for equipment downtime, rush orders, material delays, or other production changes. It also promptly communicates schedule changes, delays, material concerns, or missing information to affected departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or additional technical training preferred.
• Three years of experience in estimating, purchasing, scheduling, production planning, inventory control, or a related manufacturing role preferred.
• Printing, packaging, label, or other manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organization, prioritization, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities with urgency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform general business math and calculations used in estimating, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with ERP, estimating, scheduling, or inventory systems preferred.
• Knowledge of printing processes, materials, and production workflow preferred.

Abilities

• Ability to work onsite in Omaha, NE.
• Able to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen.

Additional Information

At Epsen Hillmer, you will join an open and communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves on being a company where people choose to build a career and find professional prosperity. In addition to company growth opportunities, as an EHG employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental and well-being programs, life insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and 8 paid holidays.