Book Production Manager

Book Production Manager, Large Print, Penguin Random House (Open to Remote)

Book Production at Penguin Random House seeks a hands-on and detail-oriented Production Manager who will handle the production and manufacturing of all large print titles published by Penguin Random House, reporting to the Vice President & Production Director. The Production Manager will manage a list of 150-175 large print titles per year.

Recognized as the home to best-in-class storytellers, Penguin Random House’s publishing lists include more than 80 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world’s most widely read authors, including Barack and Michelle Obama, John Grisham, Margaret Atwood, Danielle Steel, Lee Child, Lisa Scottoline and Jojo Moyes.

Penguin Random House is committed to providing Large Print editions of their titles to make reading more accessible for those with vision challenges. These ancillary editions require fast process and efficiency to hold the same on-sale date as their regular edition counterparts while coordinating with multiple imprints.

This experienced Production Manager will be part of a fast-paced and collaborative group. You should have a hands-on understanding of 1/color trade paperback production and experience dealing with multiple vendors, including compositors and component printers. You’ll work closely with many colleagues in other departments across the company, especially Production, Production Editorial, Managing Editorial, and Art/Design. The role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, can handle multiple tasks at one time in a deadline-driven environment, and is interested in further managing the bookmaking process for fiction and nonfiction titles.

Applying for this role: A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for the role.

The Role:

• Consulting with managing editorial, production editorial, art departments and production managers throughout the company to procure materials and maintain schedules.
• Interact with Inventory, fulfillment, and transportation departments regarding delivery logistics.
• Working closely with compositors to reset files to large print requirements.
• Entering/updating book specs in SAP
• Issuing purchase orders for each assigned title and approving necessary costs and invoices
• Working closely with vendors, including compositors, component printers, and printer/binderies, with troubleshooting, schedules, and deliverables
• Trafficking materials and proof passes internally as well with outside vendors
• Ensuring quality benchmarks are maintained

The Essentials:

• Minimum of 4 years of trade or academic book production publishing experience – large print experience a plus, but not required to succeed in the role
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment
• Organization and scheduling skills and attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of text composition and text and cover file preparation
• Thorough understanding of both offset and digital printing processes
• Good financial skills and understanding of P&Ls
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of SAP and FileMaker Pro a plus, but training is available if minimal to no experience with either application

The salary for this position is $70,000. 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.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.<http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/>

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 264624