Production Planner

Allied Printing Services Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) and matching

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Growth Opportunities

Great Company Culture

Job summary

Allied Printing Services Inc. seeks a Print Production Planner for their Manchester, CT location, focusing on coordinating client and manufacturing communications to ensure smooth job execution from estimate to delivery.

The role requires print experience, strong knowledge of software, and excellent communication skills. Join a family-run company committed to innovation with great benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the printing process, color, design, job planning, and scheduling.
• 6–9 months of Allied training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and estimate jobs to keep production on time.
• Process purchase orders for materials and services.
• Communicate inefficiencies to sales reps proactively.
• Oversee quality and accuracy of production.

Skills

Print experience

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

ERP software (EFI Monarch a plus)

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in Prepress, Imposition, or Bindery/Finishing encouraged

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

EFI Monarch

Job description

One Allied Way Manchester, CT / ON SITE POSITION ONLY

If you love coordinating moving parts, solving production puzzles, and being at the center of the action, this is the role for you. We’re a family‑run, full‑service commercial and financial printer with a proud legacy and a bright future. From robust sheetfed, web, large format, digital, to New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation, plus mailing, fulfillment, kitting, Print‑on‑Demand, and variable‑data capabilities — we deliver it all. And we’re growing!

Coordinate the details that bring print projects to life.

As our Print Production Planner, you’ll be the link between clients, sales, and manufacturing — ensuring every job runs smoothly from estimate to delivery. You’ll coordinate, monitor, and improve production flow while applying your technical knowledge of printing processes to keep quality and timelines on track.

What You’ll Do

• Schedule and estimate jobs to keep production on time and customers happy.
• Compare incoming jobs with estimate specs, flagging deviations and revising as needed.
• Process 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.
• Work with Purchasing to coordinate outside services.
• Prepare layouts and camera cards.
• Communicate inefficiencies to sales reps or clients proactively.
• Oversee quality and accuracy of production and stay informed of job status.
• Collaborate with Estimating to devise layouts and production plans for cost‑effective results.
• Alert Sales Reps and/or clients to production issues and assist in resolution.
• Report directly to the Production & Planning Manager.

What You Bring

• Print experience needed to be considered for this position. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and ERP software (EFI Monarch a plus).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Thorough knowledge of the printing process, color, design, job planning, and scheduling.
• Ability to work collaboratively, take direction, and follow company procedures.
• 6–9 months of Allied training (or equivalent).
• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience in Prepress, Imposition, or Bindery/Finishing encouraged.

Physical Requirements

Sitting 20% | Walking 40% | Standing 40%. Lifting or carrying 5–50 lbs. occasionally; carrying 25–50 lbs. occasionally.

The Details

Job Type: Full‑Time, On Site, NOT Remote position

Shift: 1st shift — 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast‑paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service.

Great Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits: Critical, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work‑Life Balance, Great Company Culture.

Allied Printing Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.