Print Production Coordinator

Epsen Hillmer Graphics Co•Omaha, NE

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Epsen Hillmer is seeking a Print Production Coordinator to support customer orders from estimating through production. This role prepares quotes and job tickets, coordinates materials and tooling, maintains inventory, and assists with scheduling to ensure jobs are accurate, efficient, and completed on time. The company has a people-first culture and offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth potential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three years of experience in estimating, purchasing, scheduling, production planning, inventory control, or a related manufacturing role preferred.
Printing, packaging, label, or other manufacturing industry experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Strong organization, prioritization, communication, and follow-through skills.
Ability to manage changing priorities with urgency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to perform general business math and calculations used in estimating, purchasing, and inventory management.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience with ERP, estimating, scheduling, or inventory systems preferred.
Knowledge of printing processes, materials, and production workflow preferred.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Able to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen.
Desire to live out company values as a team player and advocate for the culture.

Nice To Haves

College degree or additional technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares accurate quotes based on press layout, printing method, colors, label size, materials, tooling, finishing requirements, and quantities.
Enters and follows up on quotes in the company's ERP system.
Creates and reviews job tickets and production plans, confirming that specifications, files, materials, tooling, and instructions are complete before jobs are released to production.
Assists with building daily and weekly schedules based on customer due dates, equipment capabilities, material availability, finishing and shipping needs, capacity, and efficiency.
Monitors job status and helps adjust priorities for equipment downtime, rush orders, material delays, or other production changes.
Promptly communicates schedule changes, delays, material concerns, or missing information to affected departments.
Purchases, tracks, and maintains paper, film, inks, tooling, and other production materials.
Works with suppliers on availability, lead times, delivery, and quality concerns.
Maintains raw material, tooling, stock label, and finished-goods inventories, creating jobs and purchase orders as needed.
Helps identify efficient layouts, press assignments, job combinations, and production sequences that improve workflow and reduce waste or downtime.
Participates in production meetings, planning sessions, inventory reviews, and continuous-improvement efforts.
Provides backup support for other Production Planning functions and special projects as needed.