Production Coordinator

Salary: $25-$30

Shift: 1st shift

Equipment: bobst folder gluers and die cutters, foil stampers

Production Coordinator — Folding Carton Packaging

We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Coordinator to support day-to-day production workflow in a folded carton packaging environment. This position works directly under the Production Manager and helps coordinate jobs from order entry and pre-production through manufacturing, finishing, quality checks, and shipment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in folding cartons, packaging, print production, or a related manufacturing environment and be comfortable working closely with production, customer service, prepress, purchasing, shipping, and management to keep jobs moving accurately and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager with daily production coordination, job tracking, and schedule follow-up
• Review job tickets, production specifications, dielines, proofs, and customer requirements for accuracy
• Coordinate folded carton jobs through prepress, die cutting, folder gluing, finishing, hand assembly, packing, and shipping
• Communicate job priorities, deadlines, and production updates to internal departments
• Monitor job status and help identify delays, material issues, quality concerns, or missing information
• Work with Customer Service, Project Management, and Prepress to clarify specifications before jobs move into production
• Assist with production scheduling, job sequencing, and workflow planning
• Help ensure materials, dies, plates, proofs, cartons, inserts, and other job components are available when needed
• Track changes, revisions, approvals, and special instructions throughout the production process
• Support quality control by confirming jobs are produced according to customer specifications and internal standards
• Communicate with shipping and fulfillment teams to support on-time delivery
• Maintain accurate records, job notes, production updates, and internal documentation
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide updates on active jobs
• Help troubleshoot production issues and escalate concerns to the Production Manager when needed
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to workflow, communication, turnaround time, and production efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Experience in print, packaging, folding carton, bindery, finishing, or manufacturing production coordination
• Strong understanding of job tickets, production specifications, schedules, and deadlines
• Ability to coordinate multiple jobs and priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication skills with production teams, customer service, management, and shipping
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to identify potential issues and communicate them before they impact production
• Comfortable working on the production floor and in an office setting
• Basic computer skills and ability to update production systems, spreadsheets, or job tracking tools
• Reliable attendance and team-focused attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in folded carton or paperboard packaging production
• Familiarity with die cutting, folder gluing, hand assembly, kitting, and specialty finishing
• Ability to read and understand dielines, proofs, layouts, and production specifications
• Experience working with packaging substrates, coatings, adhesives, inserts, and finishing requirements
• Prior experience supporting a Production Manager, Plant Manager, or Operations Manager
• Experience with ERP, MIS, production scheduling, or print management systems
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organization and time management
• Clear communication and follow-through
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work under deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Team-oriented approach
• Sense of urgency and accountability
• Ability to balance customer requirements with production realities
• Professional communication with internal teams and leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to grow within production, operations, or project management

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Day shift
• Overtime may be required based on production needs

$25 - $30 an hour