Our client in the Chesterfield, VA area is looking to hire a Production Manager Planner for their location. The Production Planner is expected to have a comprehensive knowledge of the manufacturing processes necessary to accurately and economically produce products, which meet customer requirements. Responsibilities include communicating with the Customer Service department, and department supervisors to determine any and all information necessary for accurate production planning.

The Day-to-Day:

Comply with all Company policies and practices and perform job functions in a professional, honest, and ethical manner.Review sales orders and quotations to determine production requirements.Accurately understand the specifications that were estimated and compared to project requirements.Gather production information such as DG numbers, new die, and number up. Mark and define a number of colors and verify the manufacturing process needed.Plan paper requirements based on the chosen form of production, customer requirements, and other performance considerations (grain, coating, etc.).Complete sheeting requisitions for date, quantity, and size.Process any outside purchases that are required in the completion of a project (i.e., dies, paper, stamping, etc.).If applicable, plan bindery operations including any outside services required.Produce clear, concise, and accurate job bags based on all information obtained.Layout all jobs and obtain necessary approvals.Complete all necessary purchase requisitions and forward purchase orders to Purchasing department.Accurately complete all schedule cards and obtain necessary production estimates.

Qualifications:

High School DiplomaExpected to understand the forms of production that are most economical and plan jobs that are consistent with the operating procedures of Disc GraphicsMinimum five years experience in production and/or printing.Proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, and the ability to learn new computer systems.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with good organizational skills.Ability to read and understand documents such as business correspondence, and/or procedures manuals and to write letters, memos, and instructions. Ability to respond to complex inquiries and/or complaints from customers and to speak to customers and/or Disc employees in one-on-one and small group situations.Ability to calculate area, circumference, and volume and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Pay Rate/Shifts:

$45k to $52k /per yrMonday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM