What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Specialist position at Liberty University?
The Production Specialist provides the operations department with essential support by performing a variety of production and finishing duties for simple to complex printing requirements. The duties of a Production Specialist includes, developing a variety of production methods to meet the customer's request in both printed material and deadlines.
They have a comprehensive knowledge in: printing papers, printing inks, varnishes, and other coatings and perform distinct quality inspections in order to accept the printed
materials for finishing in order to prevent rework. Production Specialists typically performs one or more of the following functions through various Horizon machines, cutting, creasing,
folding, die cutting, gathering, collating, trimming, drilling, and binding of the final printed piece. They must be able to operate various kinds of machinery making ground-level training on each piece of equipment. They identify malfunctions and deviations from accepted performance criteria and utilize strong time management skills to establish priorities and meet deadlines. They are able to communicate with others efficiently and tactfully, recommend alternatives for problem jobs with anticipated difficulty meeting cost, schedule or performance goals. They work independently by exercising good judgment and discretion, following instructions for each job submitted to them. They ensure that the department as a whole achieves or exceeds projected production goals and standards by completing each project in an efficient and timely manner while meeting quality standards and customer specifications.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
A high school diploma or equivalent and bindery experience is required. Three years' experience in commercial print bindery is preferred. Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Strong organizational and computer skills. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Regularly required to lift 70 pounds or fewer and must have proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Target Hire Date
2025-04-07
Time Type
Full time
Location
Lynchburg - In Office
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
They have a comprehensive knowledge in: printing papers, printing inks, varnishes, and other coatings and perform distinct quality inspections in order to accept the printed
materials for finishing in order to prevent rework. Production Specialists typically performs one or more of the following functions through various Horizon machines, cutting, creasing,
folding, die cutting, gathering, collating, trimming, drilling, and binding of the final printed piece. They must be able to operate various kinds of machinery making ground-level training on each piece of equipment. They identify malfunctions and deviations from accepted performance criteria and utilize strong time management skills to establish priorities and meet deadlines. They are able to communicate with others efficiently and tactfully, recommend alternatives for problem jobs with anticipated difficulty meeting cost, schedule or performance goals. They work independently by exercising good judgment and discretion, following instructions for each job submitted to them. They ensure that the department as a whole achieves or exceeds projected production goals and standards by completing each project in an efficient and timely manner while meeting quality standards and customer specifications.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Cutting: Select appropriate stock and cut to size per job specifications on physical or electronic job documentation.
- Creasing: Crease materials, if required, at specified positions in preparation for folding, die cutting, stitching, or delivery.
- Folding: Fold and trim to final size per job specifications to prepare for storage in warehouse or mailing.
- Book Binding: Collate, saddle stitch or perfect bind and final trim per physical or electronic documentation, package finished product for storage or mailing per job requirements.
- Die Cutting: Die cut the printed piece to appropriate job specifications.
- Tabbing: Placing mail tabs or stamps on mail related pieces
- Documentation: Package final product, document, and print required delivery information per job specifications
- Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
- Other responsibilities as required on an as needed basis.
A high school diploma or equivalent and bindery experience is required. Three years' experience in commercial print bindery is preferred. Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Strong organizational and computer skills. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Regularly required to lift 70 pounds or fewer and must have proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Target Hire Date
2025-04-07
Time Type
Full time
Location
Lynchburg - In Office
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
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