Production Assistant

Allied Printing Services, Inc.•Manchester, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Printing Services Inc. is a family-ran, full-service commercial and financial printer that has been a leader in the industry since 1949. They offer advanced sheetfed, web, large format, and digital press capabilities, along with New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation. The company is seeking a Production Assistant to join its production team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Production Assistant will support the Production Manager by organizing job workflows, coordinating technical production needs, and connecting sales, clients, and production teams to ensure accurate and on-time results.

Requirements

Basic understanding of commercial printing processes (prepress, press, bindery, and finishing).
Familiarity with production scheduling, job tickets, and workflow within a print manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat for reviewing files and job documentation.
Ability to read and interpret job specifications, production orders, and estimates.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple jobs and priorities simultaneously.
Effective communication skills to coordinate between sales, production teams, and management.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Printing Technology, Graphic Communications, Production Management, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in a printing, manufacturing, or production support environment.

Responsibilities

Help monitor and control job flow by reviewing production schedules and supporting on-time delivery of products that meet company and client quality standards.
Maintain awareness of the status of all active jobs to respond to inquiries and escalate potential production issues quickly.
Work collaboratively with department managers and supervisors to maintain an accurate and efficient production schedule across all operations.
Support coordination with the Estimating department to develop layouts and production plans that follow best practices and optimal manufacturing processes.
Review incoming jobs against estimate specifications and report discrepancies so estimates or schedules can be adjusted when necessary.
Assist in communicating production issues, updates, or schedule changes to Sales Representatives and/or clients.
Help monitor proof production, ensuring proofs are delivered promptly to customers and returned in a timely manner to maintain production timelines.
Maintain customer contact when needed and occasionally assist with press checks or press viewings.
Support oversight of production quality and accuracy throughout the manufacturing process.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.