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Forum Communications Co. · 2 days ago

Production Services Coordinator

Fargo, ND

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25/hr - $29/hr

Forum Communications Co. is a family-owned media and technology leader with a century of delivering trusted journalism and innovative business solutions. The Production Services Coordinator will coordinate all commercial printing jobs, ensuring production schedules, material availability, and quality standards meet customer and business deadlines.

Media and EntertainmentNews

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate all incoming commercial printing jobs to assure information needed for the completion of the job is received and the job is written up in the appropriate manner

Ensure all information needed for the completion of a job is received

Establish and monitor the time allowed for each operation. Ensure all information is correct to finish timely

Coordinate the elements of quality control to ensure products are printed in compliance with quality printing standards

Schedule jobs to ensure there is sufficient time to complete each project by deadline

Work with estimating to use the most effective way to run jobs, including proper layout in prepress, press, and bindery

Set target dates for each phase of the job based on established time allowed for each operation and the schedule of other jobs

Coordinate with Sales Representatives, Customer Service Representatives, and/or customers to negotiate time frames if conflicts arise

Responsible for ordering and/or allocating inventory on hand for all materials required to complete the print and/or mail projects

Create purchase orders and track order status

Schedule deliveries and coordinate with vendors as needed

Responsible for inventory tracking and maintaining accurate purchase records

Qualification

Organizational skillsAttention to detailPrinting process knowledgePostal requirements knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeVerbal communicationWritten communicationFlexibility

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Be flexible with work schedule to meet deadlines

Preferred

General knowledge of the printing process preferred

Working knowledge of postal requirements preferred

Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, including Windows and Excel

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision packages

Paid maternity and parental leave

Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage

Retirement benefits with company match

Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

Company

Forum Communications Co.

At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve.

Founded in 1878