Production Manager

RKD Group is a direct response marketing and advertising agency serving nonprofit organizations. The Production Manager oversees custom direct mail production, project bidding, budgets, vendor relationships, and day-to-day workflows from data and art release through mailing. The role coordinates internal teams and suppliers to ensure projects are produced efficiently, accurately, profitably, and on time.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret and compose job orders for dp, mailing, and print purchasing based on project needs
• Interact daily with internal depts and suppliers for scheduling, qc, and monitoring projects
• Communicates effectively with team members regarding project scheduling and status
• Manage project bidding and client budgets
• Attend kick off meetings, provide input as to the most cost-effective package for each program, provide pricing/estimates, and complete billing for assigned clients
• Set goals and objectives while including the appropriate people in the decision-making process and making timely decisions
• Displays original thinking and creativity while developing innovative approaches and ideas for improving work
• Understands financial targets and budget goals
• Incorporates financial analysis into strategic decisions
• Implements operating budget to address changing priorities
• Creates sound business cases to support expenditures
• Promotes conservation of organizational resources

Requirements:

• Organizational, project and time management skills are essential
• PC literate and knowledge of MS Office products
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Basic understanding of Postal regulations regarding bulk mail and non-profit criteria
• No sponsorships available for this position
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years or 10+ years direct mail agency experience preferred for senior level position