Production Planner

Independent Greeting Cards; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Independent Printing & Packaging in De Pere, WI is seeking a Production Planner to plan and enter orders for incoming print jobs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across sales, scheduling and production teams. This full-time, on-site role requires detail orientation, strong math skills, and experience with four-color process printing or sheet-fed operations.

Starting wage is hourly and commensurate with experience, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Above-average math skills are required.
• Background in four-color process printing is a plus.
• Experience in sheet-fed printing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan all production operations and procedures cost-effectively while maintaining quality.
• Obtain specifications and information to properly plan jobs.
• Enter orders, audit tickets, and ensure special instructions are clear.
• Coordinate with scheduling, service and sales to meet timelines.
• Schedule production materials for optimal levels.
• Evaluate suppliers for quality and timeliness.
• Monitor material flow and resolve inventory issues.
• Forecast market challenges based on industry trends.
• Address quality and production issues; manage deadlines.

Skills

Well organized

Detail oriented

Above average math skills

Background in four-color process print

Job description

INDEPENDENT PRINTING & PACKAGING HAS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A PRODUCTION PLANNER TO JOIN OUR PLANNING TEAM!

Position Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Production Planner are to plan and enter orders for incoming print orders and ensure accuracy and timeliness of the production process. The production planner has a specific focus on the materials and goods required in the production process and will serve as a liaison between sales, account service, scheduling and production teams.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Plans all necessary production operations and procedures according to estimate and ensure we’re using the most cost effective procedures while maintaining quality in the process
• Obtain all necessary information and specifications required to properly plan jobs.
• Order entry, to include- comparing orders received against orders entered, complete job tickets and supply the information needed in the production process according to the specifications for the job, audit printed job tickets for completeness, accuracy and ensures that special instructions are communicated effectively.
• Work closely with scheduling, service and sales team to establish timelines and ensure customer commitments are met.
• Schedule usage of production materials to ensure optimal production levels
• Evaluate suppliers regarding quality, timeliness and match according to company, customer and production goals
• Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usageIdentify and resolve problems relating to inventory
• Forecast market challenges based on competitor analysis and industry trends
• Address issues regarding quality and production
• Manage deadlines based on project expectations

Requirements

• Well organized
• Detail Oriented
• Above average math skills
• Background in four-color process printing a plus
• Previous experience in the sheet fed printing industry

Schedule

Full-time, Hourly, Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Starting Wage

This is an hourly position and beginning wage will be in line with experience.

Why Work At Independent Printing & Packaging

At Independent Printing & Packaging we have a passion for our craft and we’ve spent years perfecting it! We offer an ever‑evolving, positive employment experience to our teams. We work hard to maintain a positive environment in which to work and believe in a strong corporate culture steeped in mutual respect, integrity, and professionalism.

• A culture fueled by creative, motivated, talented people.
• A relevant, fast paced environment where you can make a difference.
• Employment opportunities… designed so that employees excel and grow within our company.
• A clean, climate controlled facility to include air conditioning in the summer months.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.