Production Planning Specialist

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reviews project specifications, compares to sales order and estimate for accuracy, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
• Attends and participates in daily production planning meetings.
• Captures and implements operational efficiencies that might benefit the organization.
• Works with estimating to secure accurate estimate to production plan as needed.
• Generates manufacturing job ticket in ERP System that effectively and consistently communicates instruction required for error free manufacturing of product.
• Generates purchase orders that communicate detailed instructions for goods and services provided.
• Submits proofs of graphics, data and label requirements to customers for approval.
• Works closely with scheduling and operations to ensure project timelines are met.
• Manages and communicates status changes of milestones established between client, sales and scheduling.
• Communicates all necessary change orders to Sales, Scheduling and Operations.
• Documents change orders in ERP System, requesting updated proof prior to submitting for approval.
• Submits artwork, with instructions for pre-flight and proof output.
• Prepares accurate and efficient layouts for manufacturing.
• Communicates effectively with all internal and external resources providing detailed instructions, schedules and status updates as required to coordinate the manufacturing of cards and related print and packaging collateral.
• Submits all final paperwork as necessary for accurate billing of project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field is preferred.
• 3 years minimum previous work experience in print production with an understanding of print manufacturing operations.
• Ability to read and write instructions and correspondence.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Must be able to communicate with other levels within the organization, providing support to peers as needed.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (email, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, understanding and enter data into ERP Systems, occasionally interact with basic web-based pre-press systems for the purpose of viewing and or downloading digital files).
• Willing to work hours needed to complete job tasks effectively.
• Must be reliable and dependable.