Production Control Assistant

Taylor Corporation•Duluth, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Print & Visual Impressions is seeking a Production Control Coordinator to help keep production orders moving through the manufacturing process by organizing, tracking, and distributing work to the appropriate departments. The role coordinates with Production Control, Manufacturing, Inventory, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve issues, track urgent orders, and help maintain production schedules. It combines administrative coordination with regular movement throughout the production facility. The position is based in Duluth, Georgia, and works first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The employer may change or assign other duties to the position.

Requirements

Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to prioritize work, respond to urgent requests, and maintain accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to follow established procedures and work independently or collaboratively across departments.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
Regularly remain in a stationary position.
Constantly operate machinery and handle products, including print materials.
Frequently move inside the facility.
Regularly move up to 25+ pounds by lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying.
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in manufacturing, printing, production scheduling, or production control.
Experience using ERP/MIS systems or production workflow software, including Alliance or PJM.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Sort, organize, and distribute production orders generated from automated printing systems across multiple customer workstreams.
Generate SO75 Inventory Release Forms in Alliance and scan orders through PJM to the appropriate press and production schedule.
Process and route production orders to the correct manufacturing areas for scheduling and production.
Organize Response Element (RE) orders, maintain Kanban holders, and ensure orders are properly released and scanned.
Deliver production orders and related documentation to printing, mailing, finishing, and other designated departments.
Monitor rush orders, track missing jobs, and help ensure work moves through production according to schedule.
Investigate production delays, locate missing orders, and assist with resolving workflow issues.
Correct missed or inaccurate scans to maintain order tracking and production accuracy.
Communicate with Production Control, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Inventory, and Operations regarding job status and production priorities.
Maintain the Kanban system by removing completed orders and returning holders for reuse.
Work with Inventory to address material shortages, delayed receipts, out-of-stock items, and special-order concerns.
Provide administrative and production floor support to Production Control leadership and supervisors.