JOB TITLE: Production Planner

DEPARTMENTS: Production

REPORTS TO: Production Manager

Hatteras is a family-owned printing and visual communications company that works with some of the best-known brands in retail, beauty, pharmaceutical, financial services and other industries. Our success over the last 40 years is attributed to the long-standing relationships we have built with our customers, as well as our incredible employees who are committed to delivering world-class products and services on a daily basis. As a company, we continue to put a strong emphasis on employee engagement in the workplace, and we are proud to have been named one of the Top Workplaces in New Jersey for 2023. If you are looking to join a growing team that’s ready to invest in you and your career, then apply now!

SUMMARY

The Production Planner plays a key role in bringing client projects to life through the careful planning and production oversight of each job. We’re looking for someone who is experienced in a variety of print production methods, highly organized, a strong communicator, and has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment for a growing company. This role will offer the right candidate the opportunity to work on exciting projects and put their skills to work for some of the world’s largest brands.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages all aspects of production for assigned jobs from start to finish
• Deliver products on-time while ensuring we’re meeting client expectations and quality standards
• Own all internal and vendor communications to ensure customer requirements are met or exceeded
• Provide consultation to Sales, Customer Service and Clients on best production practices
• Create a great customer experience by producing and delivering world-class print products
• Coordinate outside vendor purchases in coordination with the Outsourcing Manager
• Ensure all materials required for the job are accurately delivered within the appropriate time frame - paper, dies, cartons, etc...
• Ensure each job is planned within given budget while achieving quality, accurate production and on-time delivery
• Attend internal meetings, bringing fresh ideas and solutions to the group whenever possible
• Bring timely updates to the Production Manager of changes in schedules or specifications to jobs
• Coordinate and communicate with department managers to ensure schedule and quality requirements are met
• Ensure all proofs, draw downs and prototypes are of the highest quality and accuracy prior to delivering to the client
• Assist with "Customer Ok’s" when clients are on-site, when needed
• Review project costs to ensure billing accuracy

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 10 years of direct industry experience in a production planning role
• Excellent project skills and problem solving
• Sound judgement and knows when to escalate issues and concerns of production projects
• The ability to interact and communicate with members of the internal team
• Great communication skills and a professional attitude
• Microsoft Office skills a must

Benefits:

• 401k with company match, Medical, Dental and Vision
• Vacation, Sick Time, and Closed Holidays

EEO STATEMENT

Hatteras is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hatteras does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.