Assistant Manager, Production - Penguin Young Readers (Open To Remote)

Penguin Random House is seeking an Assistant Manager of Production for the Penguin Young Readers Group, Reprints. The Production Department is responsible for the manufacturing of books. This includes estimating, scheduling, order placement and monitoring of the printing and binding of all the book’s components.

The Assistant Manager position is expected to manage reprints for various titles over several children’s and young adult imprints (1/c and 4/c paperback and hardcover, picture books and novels), as well as slipcases for box sets related to those books.

Job Responsibilities:

• Correspond with domestic and overseas vendors daily on orders, schedules, and corrections
• Estimate and place orders for rush requests
• Perform other related projects or administrative duties as assigned or required
• Review titles on weekly reprints agenda, create, and track purchase orders
• Review finished product for quality
• Communicate with Operations, Managing Editors, and Design to implement corrections and repackages
• Enter/maintain data in SAP

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

• Previous production experience managing a variety of backlist titles, including 1/c and/or 4/c paperback, hardcover, picture books, and novels
• Knowledge of SAP a plus
• Ability to handle many titles simultaneously, shift priorities quickly and meet deadlines with a varied workload
• Ability to handle book estimations
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• General computer knowledge – MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, with internal staff and external persons

The salary range for this position is $63,000-$65,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter.

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/.

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: 260913