Production Management

• 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

Project & Budget Control

• 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

Vendor & Supplier Relations

• Source and manage relationships with domestic and overseas printers, binderies, and component suppliers under the supervision of the Associate Director
• Negotiate pricing, monitor vendor performance, and ensure quality standards are met under the supervision of the Associate Director

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Managing Editorial, Design, and various teams to solve production challenges
• Provide manufacturing insights and options to internal stakeholders

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular updates on title progress and production status
• Maintain clear, concise reports for senior management

• 5-7 years of 4c and 1c book production experience
• Experience with Children's Books is preferred
• Strong knowledge of 4-color printing processes, prepress, and digital file preparation
• Excellent knowledge of all facets of book production and manufacturing
• Must have basic understandings of overall business of publishing and how production issues affect the success of a publishing company
• Ability to prioritize
• Must be 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
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment
• Anticipates, identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Working knowledge of Biblio (desirable)
• Working knowledge of RSuite specifically or experience with Digital Workflow Systems and Digital Asset Management Systems (desirable)
• Knowledge of the Google platform (desirable)

• Salary: $30-$35 per hour