Production Manager, Prhps

Job Description

Production Manager, PRHPS (Open to Remote)

Penguin Random House Publisher Services is seeking a Production Manager to join our growing and enthusiastic team servicing a client, Kodansha Comics. Kodansha Comics is a manga publisher and is home to bestseller and award-winning series, including Attack on Titan, Akira, and Sailor Moon.  This role will manage approximately 100 initial titles annually and includes, but is not limited to, trade paperbacks, boxed sets, and special projects in a fast-paced environment, from initial estimates to warehouse delivery. 

Please apply by October 10, 2024 and include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page.

Responsibilities:
• Requests estimates from domestic and overseas printers, creates purchase orders, and acts as a liaison between printers and the PRHPS team.
• Works closely with Inventory and Managing Editorial to create and maintain schedules.
• Updates status reports and digital tracking networks and follows up with printers to ensure schedules are kept.
• Submits files to vendors and routes proofs as needed.
• Attends and participates in production meetings.
• Answers client queries related to accounting, receiving, and tracking books.
• Compiles and submits final files to the digital department. 

Qualifications/Requirements:
• At least 5 years' book publishing experience in a production, or similar, role
• Strong organizational skills, detailed-oriented, and the ability to prioritize a comprehensive workload
• Self-starter who can work independently and within a team in a remote environment
• An excellent communicator with a high degree of both written and verbal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word) required; knowledge of SAP, FileMaker, and Adobe Acrobat Pro a plus

The salary for this position is $70,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.  

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2wbz5-3-236-112-101-42 in your application.