Pre-Production Specialist

Located in Walker, MI

Salary: $20-$23, BOE

Pre-Production Specialist Job Summary:

A dynamic company in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Pre-Production Specialist to join its team. The Pre-Production Specialist will be responsible for preparing orders by organizing and coordinating quotes and estimates for internal teams, ensuring all orders are ready for production. This position requires a strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, as well as effective collaboration with various departments.

Pre-Production Specialist Responsibilities:

• Manage estimating, order coordination, composition, planning, and programming for digital press production.
• Create unique print orders in the Total Order Management System (TOMS) based on customer specifications and established guidelines.
• Review files for printability, ensuring resolution, crops/bleeds, size, completeness, and other critical attributes meet quality standards.
• Input quotes into TOMS for estimating according to established guidelines.
• Convert information from TOMS into standardized production tickets using the Planning Estimating Manufacturing (PEM) system.
• Oversee all order and inventory management functions from initiation to completion, including warehouse inventory entry.
• Perform specialized tasks, such as assembling demand sheets and managing PEM assembly orders.
• Communicate with Purchasing Agents for outside purchases, utilizing Purchase Requisitions, PEM Outsourcing, or TOMS quoting as appropriate.
• Maintain approved pricing in the PEM system and develop cost estimates using pricing matrices.
• Conduct composition and imposition on files to ensure readiness for printing.
• Program orders to the appropriate press for production.
• Collaborate with the Imperial operations team by sharing information and completing work through the “pool concept” and FIFO principles.

Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid Remote

Pay: $20-$23/HR

Pre-Production Specialist Qualifications:

• Associate Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience, ideally in graphics arts or the pharmaceutical/bio-tech industry.
• Proficient with basic computer skills, including Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Creative Suite.
• Strong ability to read and comprehend instructions and effectively present information.
• Proficient in basic math skills, including the ability to calculate discounts and margins.
• Ability to apply common sense to follow instructions and resolve problems involving multiple variables.
• High attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrates a high level of personal and professional integrity.

Apply Now!

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• Send Grant your resume: grant.stevens@expresspros.com
• Give our office a call: 616-281-0611
• Stop by our office: 1760 44^th Street SW, Suite 10, Wyoming, MI 49519, Inside the Chateau Centre.

Location: Walker, MI

Position Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

 

What Makes Express Employment Professionals Different?

Express Employment Professionals is a local employment agency that has been helping people find great jobs in Grand Rapids since 1996. We focus on helping people find permanent, long term positions at some of the best companies in the area. Every week we are actively working with 130+ companies in the Greater Grand Rapids area.

Express has a wide variety of jobs available, including:

• Light Industrial
• Skilled Trades
• Administrative
• Professional

Benefits of working with Express:

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(K) Savings Plan
• Holiday and Vacation Pay
• Scholarship programs
• Free Online Training

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