Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Production Scheduler uses his/her knowledge of the production process and Shop’s capabilities to efficiently schedule all jobs through production. This person will see that all jobs are produced by the due date, meeting quality standards. ($15-$18 per hour) (Part time 2nd shift - 20 hours a week)

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Available 

Responsibilities

- Daily

• Holds daily production meeting; updates incoming shifts with current WIP report

• Schedules/prioritizes orders flowing to every production department to be completed at the earliest practical time

• Reviews orders in Point of Sale system before placing into production

• Clears “to be scheduled” basket; first priority in morning

• Checks “to be scheduled” basket a minimum of 3 times per hour

• Updates the location of all jobs and prints WIP report

• Monitors all invoices/job tickets for complete written instructions and accurate due dates

• Makes sure orders are completed within the agreed upon time 

• Makes well-considered decisions on large jobs, rush jobs, and as production loads increase

• Knows the capabilities of the press area and uses this knowledge to efficiently schedule printing jobs

• Maintains purchasing records; codes supply orders using a Purchase Order (“P.O.”) system

• Other duties as assigned

- Ongoing

• Has in-depth knowledge/training on Point of Sale system and monitors all invoices and job tickets for accurate pricing

• Knows capabilities of Shop personnel and equipment including waste

• Keeps all equipment, labor and material costs under control so that Shop is able to maximize profitability

• Responsible for ordering of all paper and supplies and maintaining appropriate inventories while maintaining sample books, price lists 

• Has established relations with local commercial binderies and orders outside bindery services as necessary

• Knows when it is appropriate to sublet work, and when it is not

• Is able to reduce specific jobs to press time equivalents for daily capacity planning

• Assists in front counter when needed 

• Is able to deal effectively with disappointed customers

• Reviews press and design services logs, notes work loads and efficiencies, and forwards to Shop 

Manager

• Regularly monitors production of all departments in the Shop

• Informs Manager of paper pricing increases

• Helps maintain clearly-marked storage and work areas

Qualifications

• Prior printing, graphic arts, or digital printing experience preferred

• Has a basic understanding of financial and productivity ratios of a manufacturing environment

• Has supervisory experience in a high pressure, customer service environment

• Can handle multi-tasking; is detail oriented

• Is able to work flexible hours, if necessary

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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