Print Production Manager
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Athena
Athena is a creative place for leaders risk-takers creative thinkers and boundary-pushers. We partner with organizations looking to transform their presence reputation and performance. For over ten years weve delivered business insights marketing strategies and brand activations for leading organizations in industries ranging from telecommunications to major league sports.
Our people make Athena Athena. Theyre what help set us apart from traditional ad agencies and consultancies. As a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace for three years running we take pride in fostering a work environment where passion meets excellence. Our people are solutions-oriented individuals who eagerly roll up their sleeves to make work that works while sharing a couple of laughs along the way.
About the Position
Were looking for a highly skilledPrint Production Managerto join our creative team and oversee the production of high-quality marketing and collateral materials. This role is central to ensuring every printed piece from concept to deliveryis produced with precision efficiency and creativity. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver confident managing multiple vendors estimates and timelines and comfortable working on large-scale projects with moving parts.
Youll work closely with project managers account managers designers and creative leads to ensure all deliverables meet quality cost and schedule goals. As the teams print subject-matter expert youll guide internal teams on materials methods and production approaches that elevate the final output.
Requirements
What youll do:
- Lead production planning and execution for all marketing and printed materials from small-batch pieces to large-scale campaigns.
- Partner closely with project and account managers to develop production schedules track deliverables and ensure on-time on-budget delivery.
- Provide expert recommendations on print materials finishes and production methods to achieve creative intent and maintain brand integrity.
- Source manage and maintain relationships with multiple vendors; solicit estimates negotiate competitive pricing and oversee quality control.
- Review proofs prototypes and mockups to ensure accuracy and excellence before production.
- Proactively troubleshoot production challenges and identify efficient innovative solutions.
- Collaborate with finance teams to track budgets reconcile costs and forecast production spend.
- Support the creative team by exploring new print technologies sustainable materials and production innovations.
- Balance multiple priorities and deadlines across concurrent projects with varying complexity and timelines.
What youll bring:
- 5 years of print production print management or marketing production experience (agency or in-house environment preferred).
- Deep knowledge of printing processes materials and finishing techniques (including 4-color digital offset large format and specialty finishes).
- Proven ability to manage multiple vendors bids and large-scale projects simultaneously.
- Strong project management budgeting and negotiation skills.
- A collaborative solutions-focused mindset able to adapt when plans shift and bring clarity in ambiguous situations.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to advise cross-functional partners.
- Meticulous attention to detail time management and quality standards.
- Familiarity with sustainability practices packaging or fulfillment logistics a plus.
If you are a creative professional with a proven track record in print production management we invite you to apply and contribute to our innovative and dynamic creative team.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental benefits including of 1K Health Reimbursement Account
- Matching 401K
- Generous PTO policy
- Substantial Parental Leave Policy
- Hybrid Work Environment
Candidates must be willing to work hybrid (3 days on-site) in our PA and NJ offices.
Curious about your career path at Athena This role is within a rapidly growing creative department and the right candidate can excel produce great work and have an immediate impact on Athenas creative product culture and growth.
We strive to keep our application process open easy and as painless and transparent as we can make it. We need team members like you to join us. Ready to apply Lets get started.
Athena is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position please contact us at 866.299.6040or at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Management Experience
- 5S
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Kaizen
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
About Company
Athena is a marketing and communications organization that forges connections between our clients and their audiences. By leveraging diverse talent and expertise, we devise strategies, craft campaigns, activate experiences, and optimize operations to strengthen brands, improve percept ... View more
