Production Planner

This role requires a candidate who can effectively provide accurate, clear, timely and concise information and material specifications to all production departments.
To prepare and distribute material to the proper departments so that required work can be completed.
To be knowledgeable of all manufacturing and machine specifications and capabilities.
To assist and support the CSRs.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Receives and reviews materials from customers, checking content, quality, page count.
* Interprets and analyzes customer instructions.
* Prepares allocations for all materials.
* Writes all Pre-press work orders.
* Monitors the schedule to be sure that work orders are released on time.
* Determines proper ganging of component jobs which meets Berryville Graphics standards of color match, quantities and procedures in Pre-press.
* Maintains a complete job history folder, including color sample.
* Updates the job portfolio as necessary.
* Informs the CSR of order problems.
Recommend options for resolution with the customer * Provides telephone/account coverage for the CSR as needed.
* Informs the CSR of any missing information required for each job.
* Updates press job history folders as required.
* Enter job information into the computer from the furnished OTS from each CSR.
* Prepares and verifies the accuracy of the impositions on each job to furnish the plant or send to the customers upon request.
* Paginates copy and prepares job analysis sheet for pre-press use.
* Requisitions stamping dies.
* Orders sample cases, dummy books and handbound books as required.
* Monitors the sheet sizes to help determine the proper placement of each job on press.
* Alerts Pre-press to unusual work orders.
* Verifies final OK for Copy and Color from internal color proofs.
* Prepares binding, casing-in, case making, and stamping orders.
* Prepares shipping order.
* Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced deadline intensive environment.
*QUALIFICATIONS:* * Excellent organizational and time management skills * Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
* Experience in Print Production is a plus.
* Excellent computer/oral/written communication skills * Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced deadline environment.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $20.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift Work Location: In person