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Bay Cities · 1 day ago

Pre-Production Coordinator

Pico Rivera, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Bay Cities is a leading creative packaging and display partner to brand marketers, retailers, and e-commerce. The Pre-Production Coordinator reviews production information and tooling necessary to fulfill customer needs, interacts with vendors and internal departments, and ensures job card accuracy and material availability.

ManufacturingRetail

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Checks sheet size against specs to verify correct trim and drawing on job card. Inspects job cards for other discrepancies

Obtains quotes for printing and cutting dies

Places purchase orders with outside vendors for tooling such as cutting dies and flexo print plates

Assist in the Requests for color samples from the ink kitchen

Occasionally cuts samples, if required

Updates Job Approval Report regarding tooling information, Digital print layouts

Import print card layouts in Amtech for production

Books purchase orders

Inspects incoming tooling and labels

Gets tap off approvals from Design and releases to Production

Releases job cards to production through the Job Approval Report process

Performs press checks

Keeps track of solid print dies in conjunction with Production / Print Die Room

Involved on daily meetings such as Production / Final Bom meetings / New Item Meetings

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Project managementCommunication skillsComputer skillsAttention to detailTeam player

Required

High school diploma or GED equivalency. Some college, a plus

2-3 years' experience in corrugated, a plus

Strong oral and written communication skills: Ability to communicate with customers and vendor representatives as well as with internal production and customer service personnel

Ability to prioritize tasks and be flexible according to changing deadlines

Must be a team player with strong attention to detail

Strong computer skills

Valid driver's license

Ability to work extended hours as required

US Persons Only (US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee – all require proper identification and documentation)

Minimal local travel required

Physical and Environmental Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision

Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Pre-Employment Verifications: Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment