Graphics Project Coordinator

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

Multi-Color Corporation - Bowling Green, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Bowling Green, KY

Printing and Related Support Activities

About the position

As the Project Coordinator (Order Engineer) at MCC, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that customer product specifications and item masters are accurately translated into MCC's ERP system. This position is pivotal in maintaining project coordination from inception to implementation, allowing you to collaborate strategically with both internal and external customers to optimize customer-facing interactions and enhance operational efficiencies. Your contributions will be essential in providing critical analysis, feedback, and actionable insights that drive positive change and results within the organization. In this role, you will be responsible for extensive item master duties, which include managing customer specifications, materials, inks, coatings, files, tooling, packaging, and production plant assignments. You will effectively utilize the ERP system for prepress job entry and graphics software for job tracking, ensuring that all specifications are clearly defined and reproducible. As an essential resource for internal and external pre-production calls, you will liaise with various departments, including plants, purchasing, and IBP, to coordinate tooling and ensure that proper purchase orders are obtained for prepress jobs. Your ability to cultivate productive relationships with Image Assembly, Tech Services, and Color Management will be vital in extending world-class services to our customers. MCC has a rich history of nearly 100 years, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence. Every team member is expected to treat all associates with respect and professionalism, contributing to a positive work environment. This position also involves participating in special projects and performing other duties as assigned, making it a dynamic and engaging role within the company.

Responsibilities

• Maintains project coordination from inception to implementation
• Collaborates with internal and external customers and tech services to ensure item specifications are clearly defined and reproducible
• Manages extensive item master responsibilities including customer, material, inks, coating, files specifications, tooling, packaging, and production plant assignment
• Maintains item specification and item masters for assigned customers
• Effectively utilizes ERP system for prepress job entry
• Effectively utilizes graphics software for prepress job tracking
• Manages assigned workload in accordance with standard work expectations of quality, service, and productivity
• Acts as an essential resource for internal and external pre-production calls
• Coordinates with plants, purchasing, and IBP regarding tooling
• Ensures proper POs are obtained for prepress, tracks job progress, and ensures timely billing
• Assists Data Integrity with print-ready files and item master projects as needed
• Cultivates cohesive and productive relationships with Image Assembly, Tech Services, and Color Management
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in Customer Service and/or Graphics Reproduction; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to determine root cause of problems and determine corrective actions
• Strong skills in math, data entry, and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group settings
• Ability to work independently and cooperate with co-workers to create a smooth workflow

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays