Production (Graphic) Specialist I

Become part of a global organization that sets the standards that keep our world moving.  SAE International is a membership association of 115,000 mobility professionals who focus on the aerospace, automotive, and commercial vehicle industries.  Founded in 1905, SAE International is committed to providing standards and life-long learning opportunities to the mobility engineering community.

 

SAE International is headquartered in Warrendale, PA (45 minutes north of Pittsburgh), with additional offices in Troy, MI (20 minutes north of Detroit), Washington, D.C., Greenville, S.C., and London, England.  We are proud to offer a team-oriented culture, competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance, flexible hours and business casual attire.  Our benefits are award-winning as proven by our reception of the Start Fit-Friendly Award from the American Heart Association and, most recently, The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security – 2008.

 

SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for administering the print and production procurement process, as well as the manufacturing and distribution of assigned SAE’s printed & electronic materials and campaigns (e.g., papers, standards, books, CD’s, direct mail pieces, SAE UPdate, media kits, multimedia, business forms and stationery). 

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Developing production/manufacturing schedules for assigned SAE’s printed and electronic materials (30%)

· Collecting project specifications for the purpose of collecting accurate pricing for assigned printed material and related graphic services.

· Interacting with vendors to ensure delivery of quality products competitively priced and delivered according to specifications and timetables.

· Resolving manufacturing-related issues ranging from scheduling and delivery problems to corrupted electronic files.

· Contributing to the achievement of customer and organizational goals.

· Additional projects as assigned.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

§ Associates degree in Business, Print Management or related field or equivalent, preferred

§ At least three years of related print management and/or related business experience, required

§ Experience with print production and scheduling, desired

 

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:  Understanding of the printing/paper market, desiredUnderstanding of the manufacturing processes and options available to produce SAE materials, desiredKnowledge of postal requirements and delivery options, desiredAbility to resolve production problems on the spotStrong negotiation skills Excellent problem solving skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality of business information  Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Oracle (desired), CMS (desired) Strong planning, organizational, and attention to detail skills, requiredAbility to travel when necessary, required