Production Specialist - A Shift

Job Summary:  
Maximizes printer productivity while prioritizing workflow from the print queues to the printers. Coordinates workflow prioritization as scheduled through TAT reports and interacts with the Production Lead and Supervisor for printer set-ups and workload. Ensures that operational procedures are being followed and troubleshoots issues as needed. Oversees the effective cross-over between shifts assist with training and along with the Production Lead and Supervisor assist with staffing decisions based on associate strengths and weaknesses.
Essential Duties:
    Maintains knowledge of LS product offerings and related paper and printer requirements
    Queues work to printers based on priority level based on TAT reports
    Ensures the queued work to printers to print book blocks utilize the least amount of waste possible.
    Communicates with leadership for recommended printer setup needs based on current work volume.
    Monitors printer queues to minimize downtime.
    Monitors binder buffers and communicates workflow needs regarding the shifting of labor to the leadership team 
    Coordinates associates with the Production Lead and Supervisor to maximize productivity by shifting labor according to workload. 
    Maintains and monitors system information in DMS as work is processed. 
    Maintains knowledge and understanding of the workflow in the Production Case and Shipping Departments 
    Works as liaison between Shipping Department Case Department PTO area and Color Room to gather information on packing groups for queueing prioritization
    Works with the Production Lead and Supervisor to provide leadership in the Production Department
    Assists in batch tracking and investigating missing or extra books and covers.  
    Communicates Production area status at shift change with clear and informative information necessary to minimize downtime and ensure shipping TAT times.
    Monitors associate performance and provides feedback to the associate Production Lead and Supervisor
Other Duties
    Other duties as assigned.
    Answer production area phone and follow through with good communication; verbally by phone or email as needed.  
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    Knowledge of different queues queue filters and different printer drivers
    Knowledge of printer set-ups regarding paper color roll width form length paper weight 2up/3up and B&W or color.
    Knowledgeable in DMS system
    Prioritization skills
    Organizational skills
    Problem Solving skills
    Math skills basic arithmetic addition subtraction
    Ability to be flexible/multi-task based on workflow demands
    Ability to speak write and read the English language
    Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time
    Ability to exercise effective judgment sensitivity creativity to changing needs and situations
    Ability to maintain consistent punctual and regular attendance
    Ability to receive and give information in a courteous manner over the telephone via electronic communication or in person
    Attention to detail
    Ability to meet and maintain performance objectives (standards)
    Ability to maintain full time work schedule during normal company operating hours

 

Qualifications :

Basic/Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
    High School Diploma or equivalent
    1 year manufacturing experience
    1 year of print workflow experience in a manufacturing setting
Essential Physical Demands
    Ability to work designated 12 hour shift including overtime as required 
    Ability to read write speak hear see think communicate concentrate learn and work
    Ability to sit at workstation for extended periods of time
    Ability to work effectively using a personal computer for long periods of time
    Ability to operate computer equipment including keyboard and monitor phone equipment and other necessary office equipment

Additional Information :

Schedule:

• A Shift: Sun-Tues plus every other Saturday 7AM-7PM

The world is reading and Ingram Content Group (Ingram) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers retailers libraries and educators Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities Ingrams services include digital and physical book distribution print-on-demand and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC Ingram Publisher Services LLC Lightning Source LLC Ingram Library Services LLC Tennessee Book Company LLC Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age work related mental or physical disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or genetic information.

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