Pre-Production Specialist in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Imperial Clinical Research Services Inc

Purpose of the Job:

This position provides order preparation activities associated with organizing and coordinating quotes, estimates for internal team members and orders as they become ready for production.

Job Functions and Performance Standards:

• Performs activities associated with estimating, order coordination, composition, planning and programming for digital press
• Creates print orders that are unique to each customer in the Total Order Management System (TOMS) using supplied specifications according to established guidelines.
• Review files for printability including resolution, crops/bleeds, size, completeness and any other attribute that may affect the quality of printing.
• Enter quotes into TOMS for estimating as per established guidelines
• Converts information provided from TOMS into uniform production tickets complete with production standards via the Planning Estimating Manufacturing (PEM) system.
• Ensure all order & inventory management functions are completed from order initiation to order completion and warehouse inventory entry
• Perform unique order activities such as assembly on demand sheets, PEM Assembly orders, etc. as needed
• Communicate outside purchases through the Purchasing Agents via the Purchase Requisition, or through PEM Outsourcing, or TOM’s quoting as appropriate
• Update PEM with approved pricing
• Understand and support manufacturing guidelines and prepare orders to maximize throughput
• Search ASI for non-medical ancillary supplies for estimate pricing
• Utilize pricing matrix to develop cost estimates and proposals
• Add appropriate margins, labor costs and other costs as approved by Director of project operations and/or Director of Corporate Compliance
• Perform composition and imposition to files to ensure proper printing
• Program orders to the appropriate press for production
• Support the Imperial operations team through daily sharing of information and completion of work through the “pool concept” and “FIFO”

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually medium to moderate

Education:

• Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school is helpful

Licenses/Certifications:

Experience:

• Two years’ experience and/or training. Experience in graphics arts or pharmaceutical/bio-tech industry preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer skills including, but not limited to the specific software programs: Windows, and the Microsoft Office Suite of Products, Adobe Acrobat, Creative Suites.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, margins, etc.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands: The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. 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.

Other:

• All employees have a responsibility to adhere to the Imperial Quality Policy Statement

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Nothing in this job description should be construed to limit the power of the company to repeal or modify any part of this job description at any time. This document is not intended to create a contract between 5THGEN Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, and its employees.