Position: Production Planner
Location: Manchester, CT
Employment Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Compensation: $75,000 – $80,000 annually
About the Opportunity
A well-established commercial printing organization in Manchester, CT is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join their team. This role plays a critical part in keeping production schedules accurate, maintaining job quality, and ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget.
Key Responsibilities
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Process purchase orders for outside services, paper, ink, and die-cut materials.
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Review incoming jobs against estimates, flag deviations, and revise as needed.
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Schedule and estimate jobs to ensure on-time production and customer satisfaction.
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Review bindery instructions, create prepress worksheets, coordinate proofs with customers, initiate mailings, and track deliveries.
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Collaborate with Purchasing to coordinate outside services.
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Prepare layouts and camera cards.
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Proactively communicate inefficiencies or issues to sales reps and clients.
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Oversee quality, accuracy, and job status throughout production.
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Work closely with Estimating to develop layouts and production plans for cost-effective outcomes.
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Alert Sales Reps and/or clients to production issues and assist in resolution.
Qualifications
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Previous print industry experience is required to be considered.
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Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and ERP software (EFI Monarch experience a plus).
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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Thorough understanding of the printing process, color, design, job planning, and scheduling.
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Team player with the ability to take direction and follow company procedures.
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High school diploma or equivalent required; experience in Prepress, Imposition, or Bindery/Finishing encouraged.
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