Project Manager, Production Manager

Title: PRINT PRODUCTION SENIOR CONSULTANT

Location: Hartford, CT 06183

Duration: 12 months

Pay Range: $45/hr - $50/hr

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

• The Print Production Manager plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the planning, estimating and delivery of all print production activities.
• This includes overseeing competitive bids and negotiations with vendors, ensuring the production and delivery of institutional marketing materials and printed media.
• The position ensures that all projects stay within budget, adhere to stringent quality control standards, and meet postal regulations when applicable.
• Flexibility and adaptability are key as this role involves managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines, often necessitating quick decision-making and adjustments.

• Strategic Planning:
  Ensures the team's adherence to critical production timelines.
• Project Management: manages the order and production process for the customer, completing and archiving all necessary documentation and fostering a culture of accountability and efficiency with vendors.
• Vendor Management:
  Manages relationships with printers to guarantee high-quality, cost-effective, and timely production. Collaborates with vendors to continuously improve production solutions.
• Cost Analysis:
  Develops proficiency in cost analysis and quality assurance, driving efficiency and value.
• Specification Development:
  Collaborates with vendors to create specifications for new components and negotiates favorable pricing structures.
• Quality Assurance:
  Oversees the processing and tracking of mock-ups, prototypes, and printer proofs with vendors to customers, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Supply Chain Coordination:
  Communicates supply chain issues to customers and coordinates effective solutions.
• Budget Management:
  Obtains approvals on budgeting, forecasting, and tracks actual product costs against proposed estimates.
• Innovation:
  Conducts research on vendor and technology advancements and delivery options, fostering innovation in production processes.
• Packaging Solutions:
  Collaborates with the team and vendors to develop packaging, fulfillment, and postal solutions while conducting costing analyses.
• Deadline Adherence:
  Ensures that all printing and production deadlines are met consistently.
• Records Management:
  Oversees document storage and physical record retention, ensuring compliance with retention policies.
• Process Improvement:
  Develops, documents, and updates department policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

• Print Production Expertise:
  Proficient in the print production process, particularly in the context of four-color publications.
• Paper and Printing Knowledge:
  Well-versed in various papers, printing processes, and techniques.
• Communication and Negotiation:
  Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Creative Problem-Solving:
  Ability to creatively solve problems and overcome challenges.
• Analytical and Technical Proficiency:
  Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for accuracy, attention-to-detail, and timeliness.
• Effective Communication:
  Ability to keep superiors and team members informed.
• Multi-Project Management:
  Proficient at prioritizing workloads and managing multiple projects from concept to production across various media.
• Adaptability:
  Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience in commercial printing industries.

• Bachelor's degree.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a high school diploma or equivalent and five (5) year’s relative experience in a marketing and/or agency or publishing, printer, project management or supply chain management environment may be considered.