Production Planner

A family-owned printing and visual communications company that works with some of the best-known brands in retail, beauty, pharmaceutical, financial services and other industries.

The Production Planner plays a key role in bringing client projects to life through the careful planning and production oversight of each job. We’re looking for someone who is experienced in a variety of print production methods, highly organized, a strong communicator, and has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment for a growing company. This role will offer the right candidate the opportunity to work on exciting projects and put their skills to work for some of the world’s largest brands.

• Manages all aspects of production for assigned jobs from start to finish.
• Deliver products on time while ensuring we’re meeting client expectations and quality standards.
• Own all internal and vendor communications to ensure customer requirements are met or exceeded.
• Provide consultation to Sales, Customer Service and Clients on best production practices.
• Create a great customer experience by producing and delivering world‑class print products.
• Coordinate outside vendor purchases in coordination with the Outsourcing Manager.
• Ensure all materials required for the job are accurately delivered within the appropriate time frame - paper, dies, cartons, etc...
• Ensure each job is planned within the given budget while achieving quality, accurate production and on‑time delivery.
• Attend internal meetings, bringing fresh ideas and solutions to the group whenever possible.
• Bring timely updates to the Production Manager of changes in schedules or specifications to jobs.
• Coordinate and communicate with department managers to ensure schedule and quality requirements are met.
• Ensure all proofs, draw downs and prototypes are of the highest quality and accuracy prior to delivering to the client.
• Assist with "Customer Ok’s" when clients are on‑site, when needed.
• Review project costs to ensure billing accuracy.

• Minimum of 10 years of direct industry experience in a production planning role
• Excellent project skills and problem solving
• Sound judgement and knows when to elevate issues and concerns of production projects
• The ability to interact and communicate with members of the internal team
• Great communication skills and a professional attitude
• Microsoft Office skills a must

• 401k with company match, Medical, Dental and Vision
• Vacation, Sick Time, and Closed Holidays

$80,000 - $100,000 a year