Social Influence LLC

Prepress Production Planner

Garner, NC

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$65kDetected 28 days ago

ExcelERPCustomer SupportGMPProblem Solving

About the role

This position is responsible for determining the most efficient and cost-effective way each job will run, including press selection, sheet or web size, imposition/layout, materials, and finishing method.

Validate run rates, waste, and spoilage targets against historical and plant standards.
Lead and/or contribute during production meetings and planning meetings.
Create and approve impositions and layouts that optimize yield and throughput, including signatures, step-and-repeat, nesting, and gang runs.
Partner with Scheduling to align production windows, constraints, and release readiness.
Perform other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED required.
Strong knowledge of printing processes, including offset, digital, and/or flexo.
Strong understanding of press sheet or web optimization, grain direction, and bindery operations.
Knowledge of cutting, folding, stitching, gluing, and related finishing processes.
Ability to read CAD files, die files, folding dummies, and technical drawings.
Experience working with ERP or MIS systems for BOMs and routings.
Strong organization skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
Ideal Candidate:
Familiarity with die libraries and tooling lead times preferred.
Strong Excel skills for yield checks, cost checks, and production planning.
High attention to detail and strong data accuracy.
Strong practical problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to support and communicate effectively with multiple departments.

Comfortable working with scheduling, prepress, manufacturing, quality, and customer service teams.
Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to determine the most efficient way to run complex jobs.
Experience in commercial print, folding carton, labels, pharma packaging, or related packaging environments.
Strong understanding of print production, imposition, layouts, substrates, and finishing requirements.

$60,000 - $65,000+ annually
We are currently recruiting for a Prepress Production Planner to join a fast-paced print and packaging manufacturing environment.
This position is responsible for determining the most efficient and cost-effective way each job will run, including press selection, sheet or web size, imposition/layout, materials, and finishing method.
The Prepress Production Planner will build efficient impositions and layouts, validate material yields, and ensure each job is production-ready before it is released to Scheduling and Manufacturing.
Job Description
Prepress Production Planner - Print & Packaging

Confirm regulatory and quality requirements for pharma or medical packaging when applicable, including GMP documentation, line clearance, traceability, and insert/outsert limits.

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