Production Coordinator/Manager

AlphaGraphics - US333

Production Coordinator/Manager

Northbrook, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    QSEHRA Healthcare Spending Account

    Life Insurance / Long Term Care

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Free food & snacks

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    As a Production Coordinator/Manager you will report directly to the owner and be responsible for overseeing projects in our production schedule. You will be in charge scheduling all orders into production, ordering necessary materials for jobs, managing production staff and their workflows, making sure deadlines are being met as well as some order entry and estimating.

    This is an excellent position for someone with some basic knowledge of the industry and building a lasting career.

    You will be trained on our software and procedures as well as have an experienced staff to work with daily.

    The primary responsibility of the Production coordinator/manager is to maintain the flow of projects in house and staff for maximum production efficiency.

    We are a 30+ year old family owned and operated business. We have a great work environment that lends itself to team oriented individuals. If you are a true team player looking for an enjoyable work place please apply. The owner strongly believes that he hires "co-workers" rather than "employees". There is enough stress in the world, we don't need to add to that, we strive to keep a friendly atmosphere. If you are ready to be part of a great team, this job is for you.

    Compensation and Benefits:

    Competitive Compensation

    Hard work, collaboration, work-life balance, fun and laughter

    Career path development

    8-hour shift - Monday to Friday

    Production Coordinator/Manager Responsibilities:

    Manage production staff

    Schedule to prioritize and manage daily job production

    Update job status and location in MIS system

    Control waste and redos by quality-checking jobs as they are being produced

    Completes Quality Assurance documents for all printed jobs

    Partially responsible for operating digital commercial printers using Fiery Command Workstation

    Track waste, spoilage, usage and inventory for all digital printing machines

    Maintain all Digital Printing Equipment logs

    Maintain a clean and organized work environment

    Assist with all required maintenance and learn extended maintenance from the technician

    Ensures that all service “clicks” are credited by the service technician in each call, including credit for poor-quality copies

    Manage team to calibrate all color devices as required to maintain color consistency

    Other duties as assigned

    Production Coordinator/Manager Qualifications

    Detail oriented

    No Experience Necessary - Many of our current team started with no experience, we will train the right candidate

    Digital printing and/or sign experience is preferred

    Some management experience is preferred

    Ability to organize several activities and tasks concurrently

    Ability to maximize profit through the efficient use of time and equipment

    Can perform basic bindery functions

    Familiar and comfortable with Fiery Print Controller not necessary but a plus

    Graphic design skills are a plus but NOT necessary

    Customer service experience is a plus but not necessary

    *AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.