Production Coordinator

Mittera Group•Houston, TX

13d

About The Position

The Production Coordinator provides administrative and hands-on support to Account Representatives and the Productions team, helping ensure products meet defined specifications and consistent quality standards. The role coordinates job planning, production schedules, customer samples, quality checks, communications, and safety activities at Mittera Houston. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong basic Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.
Ability to learn and master new applications quickly.
Knowledge of quality standards and ability to recognize quality defects.
Continual attention to detail when establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization and with customers.
Self-motivated, with a passion for job excellence.

Nice To Haves

Printing experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute daily print schedules, job tickets, and related materials.
Create Excel spreadsheets and maintain data.
Manage electronic files in databases.
Plan jobs and create imposition layouts.
Purchase paper and outside services for individual projects.
Review and trim proofs for client presentation or as production references.
Communicate job status to management, project management, and production teams.
Arrange meetings as needed.
Provide internal customer support for the press and finishing machines’ electronic computer system; troubleshoot issues and collaborate with the information technology department to resolve system errors.
Serve as the main point of contact regarding the press and finishing machines’ electronic computer system.
Coordinate customer sample requirements with the client services team to ensure optimal quality.
Observe and assess quality levels, notifying management when standards are not met.
Conduct repetitive inspections to identify defects and variations from established standards.
Monitor jobs throughout production, confer with manufacturing operations about counts and final runs, and ensure finished products meet customer requirements and company standards.
Assist the Safety Coordinator with safety efforts and policies.
Participate actively on the Safety Committee and assist with planning, implementing, and administering safety programs and initiatives.
Observe work areas for unsafe conditions and take appropriate corrective action.
Participate in onsite inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.
Help build a strong health and safety culture across Mittera Houston.
Maintain positive and proactive relationships with managers and employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.