Print Production Spec

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Buffalo Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

RRD coordinates production of printed materials and related services for clients, ensuring seamless engagement from initial contact to final disposition. The role emphasizes proactive planning, problem solving, and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will work with production leadership, optimize workflows, and may mentor junior staff while ensuring accurate job instructions and timely billing.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 5+ years of relevant client service / administrative / operational support in manufacturing operations or office environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the functional area(s) related to the job.
• Able to consistently apply applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program objectives.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively across departments.
• Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production of printed materials and print-related services for clients across all stages of the manufacturing process.
• Build and maintain client relationships and provide solutions to client concerns.
• Mentor junior staff by providing a quality review and sharing knowledge.
• Ensure job instructions are entered in manufacturing systems and scheduled.
• May assist sales with pricing and scheduling of potential business.
• Support Kitting, Warehousing and Distribution needs as required.
• Prepare paperwork for timely billing and coordinate supplies for jobs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

MAC OS

Job description

• Air Force MOS: 25L1:Logistics Plans and Programs
• Marine MOS: 0111:Administrative Specialist
• Army MOS: 42E:Administrative System Management
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Compensation: USD 48,500 - USD 70,900 - yearly

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

Coordinate production of printed materials, or print-related services for the company's clients. Maintain positive client relations through active engagement through all stages of the manufacturing process from initial contact through the final disposition of the product.
Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan and coordinate major aspects of projects/production on their own and in conjunction with production leadership
• Provide and/or develop unique solutions to client concerns, process improvement, invoice reconciliation, proof of deliveries, etc.
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Ability to consult with clients & production to execute plans
• Establish own priorities in order to meet the demands of the business
• May mentor junior-level staff, by providing a quality review, sharing knowledge, and demonstrating expertise
• Ensure job instructions are entered and verified in the various manufacturing systems and queued into the production schedule.
• May provide pre-sales support with clients and discuss the manufacturing capabilities and requirements needed to produce a successful job.
• May assist sales with pricing/scheduling of potential business by referring to price sheets and engaging appropriate operations departments.
• May be required to work with sales and clients on their Kitting, Warehousing and Distribution needs as required.
• Maintain a complete understanding of work performed in order to assemble appropriate paperwork for timely billing.
• May have responsibility for determining the supplies and paper needed for jobs including the use of vendors to supply components of the product.
• May assist sales in the RFP process May have responsibility for the composition and/or copy prep of the client's products.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• May possess additional education certification at this level.
• Requires excellent knowledge of the functional area(s) related to the job or good knowledge related to a professional field of work.
• Able to consistently apply applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program objectives when carrying out the duties of the job.
• May provide oversight of work conducted by junior-level staff and/or review/audit work for accuracy.
• Requires excellent knowledge of the functional area(s) related to the job.
• Able to consistently apply applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program objectives when carrying out the duties of the job.
• Must have a working knowledge of systems such as MS Office and/or MAC as well as the Google Suite or other programs specific to the job in order to complete job duties successfully.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively across departments when completing assignments.
• Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize workload and make adjustments to meet business needs.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• HS diploma or GEDwith 5+ years of relevant client service / administrative/operational support in manufacturing operations or office environment directly related to the duties of the job, .

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RRD's current salary range for this role is $48,500 to $70,900 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future.At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.