Production Control Assistant

Taylor Print & Visual Impressions Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Print & Visual Impressions in Duluth, GA, is seeking a Production Control Coordinator to help keep production orders moving by organizing, tracking, and distributing work to the appropriate departments. You will collaborate with Production Control, Manufacturing, Inventory, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve issues and keep production on schedule.

The role blends administrative coordination with hands-on movement across the production floor, supporting leadership and supervisors

Qualifications

• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize work, respond to urgent requests, and maintain accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently or collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Sort, organize, and distribute production orders across multiple customer workstreams.
• Generate SO75 Inventory Release Forms in Alliance and scan orders through PJM to the appropriate press and production schedule.
• Process and route production orders to the correct manufacturing areas for scheduling and production.
• Organize RE orders, maintain Kanban holders, and ensure orders are properly released and scanned.
• Deliver production orders and related documentation to printing, mailing, finishing, and other departments.
• Monitor rush orders, track missing jobs, and help ensure work moves through production on schedule.
• Investigate production delays and resolve workflow issues.
• Communicate with Production Control, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Inventory, and Operations regarding job status and priorities.
• Maintain the Kanban system by removing completed orders and returning holders for reuse.
• Work with Inventory to address material shortages and special-order concerns.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Alliance

PJM

ERP/MIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Come Work with Us! Taylor is proud to now offer “DailyPay”. With “DailyPay”, you can get paid on your very first day. No more waiting for direct deposit or a paper check! https://www.dailypay.com/partners/taylorcorp/ Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic company with big plans for the future ― and our people. Family owned and proud of it, we power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re in this for the long haul. Ready to build a career? It’s time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity

Taylor Print & Visual Impressions is looking for a Production Control Coordinator to join our team in Duluth, GA. In this role, you will help keep production orders moving through the manufacturing process by organizing, tracking, and distributing work to the appropriate departments. You'll work with Production Control, Manufacturing, Inventory, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve issues, track urgent orders, and help keep production on schedule. This position combines administrative coordination with regular movement throughout the production facility.

Work Authorization

To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Your Responsibilities

• Sort, organize, and distribute production orders generated from automated printing systems across multiple customer workstreams
• Generate SO75 Inventory Release Forms in Alliance and scan orders through PJM to the appropriate press and production schedule
• Process and route production orders to the correct manufacturing areas for scheduling and production
• Organize Response Element (RE) orders, maintain Kanban holders, and ensure orders are properly released and scanned
• Deliver production orders and related documentation to printing, mailing, finishing, and other designated departments
• Monitor rush orders, track missing jobs, and help ensure work moves through production according to schedule
• Investigate production delays, locate missing orders, and assist with resolving workflow issues
• Correct missed or inaccurate scans to maintain order tracking and production accuracy
• Communicate with Production Control, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Inventory, and Operations regarding job status and production priorities
• Maintain the Kanban system by removing completed orders and returning holders for reuse
• Work with Inventory to address material shortages, delayed receipts, out-of-stock items, and special-order concerns
• Provide administrative and production floor support to Production Control leadership and supervisors

Your Shift

1st Shift: 6:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday - Friday

You Must Have

• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to prioritize work, respond to urgent requests, and maintain accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently or collaboratively across departments

Requirements Within This Position

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand
• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position
• Constantly operates machinery and handles products including print materials
• Frequently required to move inside the facility
• Regularly move up to 25+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry)

We Would Also Prefer

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing, printing, production scheduling, or production control
• Experience using ERP/MIS systems or production workflow software, including Alliance or PJM
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges.

We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.

With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future – and your career.

Join more than a company – become part of a family. Imagine a company whose core purpose is to create opportunity and security for its employees. That’s us, that’s Taylor.

If you’re ready for something bigger – more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth – we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.