Production Planner

We are looking for a Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. This position plays an important role in coordinating between customers, sales, and production to make sure jobs are scheduled accurately, completed on time, and meet quality standards.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients, sales, and manufacturing teams to plan and execute production jobs.
• Create and manage production schedules to ensure jobs are completed on time.
• Monitor job progress and review printing/production schedules.
• Track active jobs and promptly address scheduling or production issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date production schedules.
• Work closely with department managers and supervisors.
• Collaborate with the estimating team to develop production layouts and plans.
• Review job specifications and identify any issues requiring schedule or estimate adjustments.
• Communicate production updates and issues to sales representatives and clients.
• Monitor proof production and ensure timely delivery to customers.
• Maintain communication with customers as needed.
• Assist with customer visits or press viewing when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of production planning experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of printing and production processes.
• Knowledge of color, design, job planning, and production scheduling.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to take direction and follow company procedures.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills.
• Reliable with strong attendance.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a team player who is organized, dependable, accountable, and detail-oriented. You should be comfortable communicating with different departments and managing multiple production priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Physical Requirements

This position may require:

• Standing: approximately 40%
• Walking: approximately 40%
• Sitting: approximately 20%
• Occasional lifting of 5–50 lbs.
• Occasional carrying of 25–50 lbs.

If you have production planning experience and are looking for an opportunity to grow with a professional manufacturing team, we encourage you to apply!

This is more than just a temporary position — it is a temp-to-hire opportunity with the potential to become a long-term position.