Print Production Planner

JOB IS LOCATED IN CT. GENEROUS RELOCATION PKG. PROVIDED.

Premier printing and marketing company in CT is searching to hire an experienced Print Production Planner to join their team

Responsibilities include:

• Liaison between clients, sales, and manufacturing ensuring every job runs smoothly from estimate to delivery.
• Schedule and plan jobs to keep production on time meeting client specifications.
• Compare incoming jobs with estimate specs, flagging deviations and revising as needed.
• Prepare purchase orders for outside services, paper, ink, and die-cut materials.
• Review bindery instructions, create prepress worksheets, coordinate proofs with customers, initiate mailings, and track deliveries.
• Communicate inefficiencies to sales reps or clients proactively.
• Oversee production of jobs and stay informed of job status keeping all parties up to date.
• Monitor production of proofs, on-time deliveries to clients and timely return for production use.
• Work with Estimating to design layouts and production plans for cost-effective results.
• Make Sales Reps and/or clients aware of production issues and assist in resolution.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in print production, planning, and/or estimating.
• Strong technical knowledge of prepress, offset and digital printing, mailing, and binding operations.
• Working knowledge of ERP system such as EFI Monarch, Hagen, PSI, PACE, etc.
• Excellent communication and follow through skills.
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task several on-going projects.
• Individual and team contributor.
• Proficient on MSO. Experience with Adobe Acrobat a plus.

Excellent career opportunity with one of the premier printing companies in the NE.

Starting salary range $70,000 - $80,000 + benefits, 401k match, and relocation assistance.