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Production Coordinator – Technical Printing

MCC Label, Knoxville, TN, United States


Production Coordinator – Technical Printing
Location: Knoxville, TN or Chesapeake, VA

Schedule: Day shift | Onsite

About the Role
At MCC, our Production Estimator / Coordinator plays a vital role in turning customer concepts into high‑quality printed products. This position sits at the center of design, estimating, and production coordination, ensuring projects move forward accurately, efficiently, and on time.

What You’ll Do

Review and support approval of product designs and manufacturing requirements.

Estimate materials, labor, and production costs based on specifications.

Partner with sales, production, technical services, customer service, and design teams to align on timelines and capabilities.

Support development and approval of design features, including security elements and promotional components.

Clearly communicate job requirements to ensure smooth production handoff.

Provide guidance and support to internal teams on design standards and manufacturing considerations.

Respond to internal and customer inquiries related to product development.

Participate in quality and continuous improvement efforts.

Approve invoices related to outsourced services (tooling, press components, etc.).

Communicate design changes that may impact cost or timing.

Build strong working relationships through regular cross‑functional collaboration.

Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost savings, and process improvement.

What We’re Looking For

Required: High school diploma or GED.

Preferred: Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience; experience in printing, labeling, or a manufacturing environment; background in estimating, production coordination, customer service, or technical support roles.

Skills That Help You Succeed

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Comfort working with specifications, measurements, and production details.

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to learn internal systems.

Solid math and measurement comprehension.

Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.

Organized, detail‑oriented, and effective at managing multiple priorities.

Problem‑solver with practical decision‑making skills.

Team‑focused mindset and willingness to support shared goals.

Flexibility to support workload‑driven overtime when needed.

Benefits

Competitive pay: $23.00 – $28.00 per hour (based on experience).

Consistent day shift schedule.

Career growth and development opportunities.

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match.

Paid holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and two floating holidays.

Physical Demands
The physical demands require standing, using hands to finger, feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. This position requires frequent walking. Occasionally employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer
MCC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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