Penguin Random House

Assistant Manager, Production

Penguin Random House

New York, NY, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

We're looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Assistant Manager, Production to join the team at Penguin Random House! As an Assistant Manager, Production, you will be a key member of the production team, helping to ensure the timely and successful delivery of our products. You will use your organizational and communication skills to coordinate with teams across departments and manage our production schedules.The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience. You must have strong planning and problem-solving skills, the ability to work well with diverse personalities, and excellent communication skills. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail are essential.If you are passionate about the publishing industry and have the necessary qualifications, we want to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and creative organization.

Responsibilities:

  1. Work with teams across departments to coordinate and manage production schedules.
  2. Monitor and track production progress and provide reports to the production team.
  3. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and other external partners.
  4. Plan and execute projects and tasks according to established timelines and budgets.
  5. Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams and departments.
  6. Solve production problems and issues as they arise.
  7. Provide accurate and detailed information to the production team and other stakeholders.
  8. Analyze data and define production objectives.
  9. Ensure quality and accuracy in all production processes.
  10. Train and mentor new and existing staff members.
Where is this job?
This job is located at New York, NY, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree In Production Management Or Related Field

  • + Years Of Experience In A Production/Operations Role

  • Strong Organizational And Interpersonal Skills

  • Proven Ability To Lead Teams And Manage Projects

  • Knowledge Of Production And/Or Manufacturing Processes

  • Ability To Troubleshoot And Problem Solve

  • Proficiency In Ms Office Suite

  • Ability To Work Independently And In A Team Environment

Required Skills
  • Risk Management

  • Training

  • Planning

  • Communication

  • Scheduling

  • Quality Control

  • Reporting

  • Documenting

  • organizing

  • Cost control

  • Problem-Solving

  • Supervising

  • Analyzing

  • Delegating

  • Interacting

Soft Skills
  • Communication

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Decision Making

  • Leadership

  • Problem Solving

  • Time management

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • Organization

  • Teamwork

  • Adaptability

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Assistant Manager, Production in New York, NY, USA is between $45,000 and $70,000.

Additional Information
Penguin Random House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedJuly 13th, 2023
Apply BeforeJune 21st, 2025
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About Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House is an American multinational conglomerate publishing company formed in 2013 from the merger of Random House and Penguin Group. As of 2013, Penguin Random House employed about 10,000+ people globally and published 15,000 titles annually under its 250 divisions and imprints.

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