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