Print Production Manager

Role Overview

• Partner closely with Demand Planning to understand business needs and translate them into effective production plans.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing and Sales to support quarterly and annual sales tool planning cycles.
• Provide clear communication across internal teams to ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and expectations.
• Approve production quantities and timing based on lifecycle strategy, demand forecasts, and budget considerations.
• Lead end-to-end production execution, ensuring all initiatives meet readiness criteria and align with overall sales tool strategy.
• Develop and manage detailed production timelines aligned to launch calendars and key business milestones.
• Serve as a central point of coordination across launch teams, providing regular updates and proactively removing roadblocks.
• Create and maintain master standards for all sales tools, ensuring production samples meet expectations prior to full-scale production.
• Provide detailed production instructions to accompany purchase orders, identifying any special considerations and communicating key success criteria for approvals.
• Review and approve vendor proofs, quantities, and final deliverables, ensuring exceptional quality and alignment with brand standards.
• Act as the primary escalation point for production challenges, proactively identifying risks and driving timely resolution.
• Ensure seamless, on-time distribution and successful go-live of all sales tools in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor vendor performance, holding partners accountable for quality, timelines, and capacity.
• Partner with Procurement on pricing negotiations, contracts, and final purchase order placement to ensure cost efficiency and reliability.
• Evaluate feasibility of new or updated sales tools, including vendor capabilities, lead times, and cost implications.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing to assess execution risks and recommend solutions or tradeoffs.
• Coordinate prototype and sample requests, managing approvals and ensuring alignment before production begins.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team environment where individuals are empowered to learn and excel.
• Continuously evaluate day-to-day workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement, and resolving inefficiencies in real time.
• Establish clear ownership across production planning, pre-production, and execution to ensure accountability and seamless delivery.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in print production
• Experience within the interior design or related industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and execute detailed production calendars in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including forecasting, pivot tables, and scenario planning.
• Proven experience working across cross-functional teams and navigating complex operational processes.
• Experience leading projects and managing or mentoring team members.
• Solid understanding of logistics, production workflows, and quality control/inspection standards.
• A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to leverage AI tools to drive efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary wage ranging from $85,000
• $93,792 based on your experience and technical expertise
• Annual bonus opportunity to reward your performance
• Cost of Living increases that honor your growth and commitment
• Generous retirement plan with an automatic company contribution of approximately 10 percent with no employee match required
• Comprehensive medical coverage with employee premiums as low as $40 per month
• Coverage options for spouse, domestic partner, civil union partner, and family
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) to offset medical expenses
• Prescription, dental, and vision coverage to support whole-person wellness
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program that supports your mental, financial, and physical well-being
• Pet insurance for your four-legged companions
• 18 paid personal days each year to relax, recharge, or travel
• Paid holidays including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve
• Additional paid time off during our annual company closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• Earn extra paid time off by completing your annual wellness physical
• Up to three paid days each year to give back through volunteer work
• Structured onboarding with clear 30, 60, and 90-day milestones and continued training for long-term success
• Exclusive employee discount on Phillip Jeffries wallcoverings to elevate your home
• Access to Working Advantage with discounts on travel, entertainment, and everyday purchases