The Job Planner is responsible for reviewing customer specifications, internal estimates, files, and sample materials to the estimated job to prepare job tickets for manufacturing purposes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Understand equipment capabilities, speed and work process to plan the most effective and efficient way to run jobs with the highest quality and lowest waste factors.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the printing and finishing equipment and capabilities.
Plan and deploy the most effective and efficient way to product jobs according to client specifications and the highest quality standards.
Document and clearly communicate layouts and job instructions to production.
Utilize ERP system and automation tools to efficiently move projects through the order entry phase.
Work with outside vendors as needed for work outside our capabilities. Create PO Requisitions. Communicate and hold vendors to production and quality expectations.
Follow all department and company safety procedures.
Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge and Experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential to appropriately interpret customer job expectations and to properly prepare production instructions.
Interaction with both external and internal clients in a professional manner is a key component of the position.
Must possess extensive knowledge of the printing industry, high quality standards, mature judgement and strong organizational work habits.
Must have background using MicroSoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, and the Internet.
Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide all units of measure, common fractions and decimals with the ability to use a ruler.
Preferred Education/Training and Systems
An associate degree in printing or related field or a High School diploma/GED along with the equivalent industry related experience and training.
Print Production MIS system or similar production software experience is preferred.
3 or more years of previous planning experience preferred in a print industry setting