Printing Specialist

McDonald & Eudy Printers•Temple Hills, MD

11h

About The Position

The Printing Specialist coordinates, oversees, and supports daily print production operations, ensuring projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established deadlines. The role serves as a liaison among customers, government printing agencies and representatives, commercial clients, vendors, management, and production personnel. It requires familiarity with Government Publishing Office (GPO) printing requirements, government agency procedures, and commercial printing operations, along with strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills and knowledge of print production and customer service. The Printing Specialist maintains job documentation, coordinates production schedules, monitors quality and progress, reviews bids and specifications, and communicates with stakeholders throughout projects. The role also coordinates purchasing and supplies, tracks purchase orders, resolves production issues, and maintains records. The position operates in a professional print production and plant environment and is expected to maintain efficient workflows and professional customer relationships while completing work accurately, on time, and in accordance with company, contractual, and customer requirements.

Requirements

Familiarity with GPO printing operations, government printing requirements, and government agency procedures.
Experience communicating and working with government representatives, government contracting personnel, and commercial printing clients.
Knowledge of commercial printing operations and print production processes.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Experience with scheduling, purchasing, inventory coordination, and purchase order tracking.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production teams, customers, and management.

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing printing bids, specifications, and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and maintain print job jackets with job specifications, production instructions, materials, and customer requirements.
Develop and coordinate production schedules, prioritizing jobs and ensuring completion by established deadlines.
Monitor production activities and perform quality control reviews to ensure finished products meet customer specifications and company quality standards.
Review government and commercial printing bids, job specifications, solicitation requirements, and pricing for accuracy and completeness.
Communicate and coordinate with GPO representatives, government agency personnel, commercial clients, and plant personnel about production requirements and job status.
Maintain familiarity with government printing procedures, GPO requirements, agency specifications, and commercial printing standards.
Meet with plant personnel regarding production schedules, workflow, job status, and operational needs.
Identify, investigate, and resolve production issues collaboratively with plant staff and management to minimize delays and maintain productivity.
Coordinate ordering and replenishment of paper, ink, and other printing supplies and materials.
Process and track purchase orders, monitor order status, and communicate with vendors about deliveries and outstanding orders.
Provide customer service to government agencies and commercial clients by responding to inquiries, addressing concerns, providing production updates, and managing expectations.
Serve as a communication link among customers, government representatives, vendors, management, and production staff.
Monitor job progress from initial setup through completion to ensure deadlines, quality expectations, contract specifications, and budget requirements are met.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to job specifications, production schedules, purchasing, and customer communications.
Maintain an organized and efficient production workflow, demonstrate initiative in resolving operational challenges, and ensure projects meet company, contractual, and customer requirements.