Production Manager

About the role

This position manages the production/manufacturing of approximately 72 conversions a year in varying complexity, overseeing the entire lifecycle of paperback conversions for children's books, including 1-color and 4-color titles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle: composition, prepress, printing, binding, and final delivery
• Manage paperback conversions for 1-color and 4-color titles
• Route (PDFs) for text and covers, managing color and text corrections as needed
• Review digital and physical proofs (color, text, quality) and address issues
• Ensure all products meet safety and testing requirements
• Manage title budgets, cost estimates, purchase orders, and invoices
• Track production schedules and deadlines across all manufacturing stages
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and suggest alternative materials or processes
• Source and manage relationships with domestic and overseas printers, binderies, and component suppliers
• Partner with Managing Editorial, Design, and various teams to solve production challenges
• Provide manufacturing insights and options to internal stakeholders
• Provide regular updates on title progress and production status
• Maintain clear, concise reports for senior management

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize
• Highly organized and detail minded
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work
• Works collaboratively with others in a professional manner
• Able to adapt to changes, delays and unexpected events
• Manages multiple projects in a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment
• Able to anticipate, identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Working knowledge of Biblio
• Working knowledge of RSuite specifically or experience with Digital Workflow Systems and Digital Asset Management Systems
• Knowledge of the Google platform

Qualifications

This role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as printing, graphic design, or business administration. Relevant experience in production management, project management, or similar roles is preferred.

Skills

• Production Management
• Project & Budget Control
• Vendor & Supplier Relations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Reporting & Communication

Pay

$70,000 annually

Schedule

Remote but tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway

Benefits

N/A

Application

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