Planner

RR Donnelley•Sacramento, CA

5d•$69,000 - $106,300

About The Position

The Planner establishes production processes and plans for commercial print work. The role creates clear job layouts and documentation, calculates production times and stock usage, and coordinates manufacturing requirements with internal teams and outside suppliers. It evaluates vendor pricing and capabilities, supports the development of improved planning and manufacturing methods, and uses post-production results to improve estimating and planning processes. The Planner also prepares press imposition layouts, reviews production materials for accuracy, resolves workflow issues, and completes job ticket documentation in the system.

Requirements

At least 3 years of job-planning experience in a commercial print operation.
In-depth understanding of web and sheetfed print, bindery, and digital print processes, capabilities, and workflow.
Solid understanding of commercial web and sheetfed printing, four-color process, imposition, layouts, bindery processes, and paper and paper calculations.
Excellent problem-solving ability and the ability to creatively resolve competing priorities and workflow issues.
Sound decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and demonstrated ability to learn and use new systems.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
High degree of organization, accuracy, and dependability.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Establish production processes for commercial print work.
Prepare clear job layouts, tickets, purchase orders, and related documentation.
Calculate production times based on factors including size, quantity, paper stock, artwork, number of colors, and outside service or finishing requirements.
Coordinate job manufacturing with outside service suppliers, including negotiating pricing and scheduling materials.
Work with managers, supervisors, and production personnel to develop, review, and confirm manufacturing plans.
Evaluate pricing from outside vendors.
Help identify new outside vendors whose capabilities meet or exceed current supplier capabilities.
Work with managers, supervisors, and production personnel to develop, review, and confirm improved planning and manufacturing methods.
Follow up on completed jobs, assess performance against plan, and apply lessons learned to estimating and planning processes.
Create press imposition layouts.
Calculate stock usage per press and bindery production standards.
Review lasers and check color breaks, page count, size, crossovers, trim, and related production details.
Resolve production issues and consult with sales, customer service, prepress, press, or bindery staff as needed.
Complete job ticket documentation in the system.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with match
Life insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Tuition assistance
Maternity leave
Adoption assistance
Employer and partner discounts
Depending on the role, participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program