Production Manager

Who we are

Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works in the areas of art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture as well as narrative non-fiction and new works of fiction for adults; children’s books ranging from middle grade to young adult fiction to picture books to board books. ABRAMS creates and distributes brilliantly designed books with the highest production values under the following imprints: Abrams; Abrams ComicArts; Megascope; Surely Books; Abrams Image; Abrams Press; The Overlook Press; Cernunnos; Cameron + Company; Abrams Books for Young Readers; Amulet Books; Abrams Appleseed; and Magic Cat. ABRAMS also distributes books for Booth-Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse Édition, Èditions de La Martiniére, Editions BPI, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.

Job Overview:

Abrams is in search a Production Manger to assist in the book production department. Candidate must be energetic, have strong attention for detail, and be a proactive problem solver, who is able to function across a variety of assignments.

You will be responsible for

Handle all elements of production from files to finished product.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Manage creation and processing of production-related purchase orders
• Create, revise, and maintain production schedules and detailed project status
• Data entry in TMM
• Traffic deliverables between departments and outside vendors
• Manage co-editions, drop shipments and custom publishing as needed
• Manage production of marketing materials.
• Maintain positive relationships and clear communication with co-workers and vendors
• Resolve or escalate queries throughout the production process, in consultation with the head of Production, Design and Editorial teams
• Maintains all QC/compliance paperwork (safety testing, vendor approvals, NDA’s, licensor agreements, etc., as needed)
• Focuses on continuous improvement of workflow, internal communications and overall processes
• Ensures quality of product and schedule integrity in support of Abrams’ mission

What skills & experience you’ll bring to us

• Must have 5-8 years’ experience in publishing production, with a thorough understanding of book making process
• Experience working with inventory and operations
• Experience working with both domestic and foreign suppliers
• Must be organized, detail oriented, have a flexible mind set and be able to multi-task
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Word
• Familiarity with Firebrand/Quality Solutions Systems and InSite a plus
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Hybrid schedule – Three days per week in-office