Assistant Manufacturing Coordinator

The Thomson Corporation is a leading global provider of integrated information solutions to business and professional customers.

Thomson provides value-added information, with software tools and applications that help its customers make better decisions, faster. We serve more than 20 million information users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, higher education, reference information, corporate e-learning and assessment, financial services, scientific research and healthcare.

The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

 

Our employees embrace a number of commonly shared values - collaboration, accountability, customer focus, a bias toward action and results, appreciation and respect for diversity, entrepreneurial spirit and, at all times, the highest ethical standards.  These values represent the behavior each employee is expected to exhibit in their role.  In our view, fostering a culture that embodies these values will lead to success and growth for our employees and our business.

 

The Thomson Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

 

Coordinates the manufacturing process for RIA/WG&L print, CD/electronic, and ancillary products. The products manufactured include:  books, supplements, journals, newsletters, reprints, CD-ROMs, covers, binders, and tabcards.  Responsible for the preparation of manuscripts through final media to OK-to-Print for weekly,  biweekly, monthly and less frequent publications.  Oversees each job tracking the schedule, monitoring the costs, and assuring the delivery of a correct and high quality product.  Tracks and updates daily schedules on the Scheduling System, coordinates the job specifications, and has contact with outside vendors.  Works closely with editors, fulfillment and manufacturing coordinators, and the scheduling manager. Creates purchase requisitions, and purchase orders using Lotus notes and PeopleSoft. Proofreads page proofs.



QualificationsTwo to three years of production/manufacturing experience in publishing, marketing, or advertising environment and/or a solid print background and proficiency using Microsoft Office. College credits or degree a plus.

 

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