Print Production Planner

PrintLink - Print & Packaging Recruiters; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

A stable, established company with a通e

A knowledgeable, collaborative team

The opportunity to manage diverse and,

Job summary

PrintLink - Print & Packaging Recruiters' client, a full-service commercial printing company in the Philadelphia metro area, seeks an experienced Print Production Planner to oversee projects from specs through finish, mailing, and billing. Join a knowledgeable, collaborative team that supports offset sheetfed, digital, large-format, direct mail, bindery and finishing.

You will coordinate with Sales, Estimating, Production and Purchasing to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery of diverse print

Qualifications

• Five+ years in print production planning or related role.
• Experience coordinating with Sales, Estimating, Production, Purchasing, and vendors.
• Ability to assess specs and optimize workflow for cost, timing, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead print production planning from specs to finishing, mailing, and billing.
• Coordinate requirements among Sales, Estimating, Production, Purchasing, customers, and vendors.
• Determine equipment and workflow that balance volume, timing, quality and cost.
• Collaborate with Estimating to identify cost-effective options.
• Partner with Production to develop realistic schedules and meet commitments.
• Plan job components, including materials, finishing, outside services, and direct mail.

Skills

Print production planning

Vendor coordination

Project management

EFI Monarch (Print MIS)

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Print or graphic communications training (a plus)

Tools

EFI Monarch

Job description

Our client, an established full-service commercial printing company in the Philadelphia metro area, is seeking an experienced Print Production Planner. The company serves a diverse customer base and offers offset sheetfed, digital, large-format, direct mail, bindery, and finishing capabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected company with a strong team, competitive compensation, and a supportive work environment!

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A stable, established company with comprehensive print capabilities
• A knowledgeable, collaborative team
• The opportunity to manage diverse and challenging print projects

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects from initial specifications through print production, finishing, mailing, and billing.
• Coordinate requirements among Sales, Estimating, Production, Purchasing, customers, and outside vendors.
• Determine the most efficient equipment and workflow based on volume, timing, quality, and cost.
• Work with Estimating to identify cost-effective production options.
• Partner with Production to develop realistic schedules and meet customer commitments.
• Plan and manage job components, including materials, finishing, outside services, and direct mail requirements.

Essential Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in print production planning, estimating, customer service, or a related commercial printing role.
• Strong understanding of the complete print production process.
• Experience coordinating outside vendors and purchased manufacturing services.
• Ability to evaluate specifications and make sound production decisions.
• Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple projects and changing deadlines.
• Experience with EFI Monarch or a comparable Print MIS system preferred.
• High school diploma required; printing or graphic communications training is a plus.