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Print Production Coordinator
Chester, VA
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Print Production Coordinator 


A fast-growing packaging manufacturer is adding a Print Production Coordinator to streamline the surge of new print jobs. Join a high-energy plant where your coordination skills keep production flowing, quality high, and customers delighted. 



Why Join? 

  • Growth role created by new production lines and rising demand 
  • Direct impact on on-time delivery, waste reduction, and customer satisfaction metrics 
  • High visibility with leadership, sales, and R&D on flagship programs 
  • Team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement and development 
  • Competitive pay, bonus potential, full benefits, 401(k) match, and PTO 


What You’ll Do 

  • Serve as the point person linking customers, engravers, and pressroom teams from quote to press run 
  • Inspect digital proofs and samples for color, layout, dieline fit, and press specifications 
  • Issue setup sheets with cylinder or plate counts, ink call-outs, and machine settings 
  • Order and track cylinders, bases, plates, and other tooling, maintaining an accurate library 
  • Manage change requests, version control, and timelines, updating all stakeholders 
  • Capture run data, assist root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions to boost first-pass yield 
  • Visit customer or vendor sites as needed to troubleshoot and strengthen partnerships 
  • Promote safety and 5S best practices across the production floor 


Required Qualifications 

  • High-school diploma required; degree in Graphic Communications or similar preferred. 
  • 3+ years in gravure, flexo, offset, or packaging environments coordinating artwork for production 
  • Proven experience moving jobs between customers, pre-press vendors, and press teams 
  • Strong grasp of color theory, Pantone systems, and proof review 
  • Familiarity with cylinders, plates, dielines, and job tickets 
  • Excellent project-management and multitasking abilities 
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, online proofing tools, and ERP/MIS software 


About Blue Signal:  

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS  

 

 


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