Production Manager

CJK Group

$70K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of production management experience, preferably in print production.
  • Experience with purchasing and negotiating in production or agency settings.
  • Strong knowledge of print production processes, including pre-press and finishing.
  • Proven track record of managing multiple high-quality projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with production software and quick adaptability to new tools.
  • Budget management experience and proficiency in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Review and update production schedules to meet project deadlines.
  • Conduct quality checks and resolve production-related issues promptly.
  • Meet with vendors to negotiate costs and coordinate supply chain logistics.
  • Collaborate with internal design and marketing teams to ensure project consistency.
  • Analyze production performance data to recommend actionable improvements.

Benefits

  • Work remotely with occasional travel required.
  • Engage with a global travel and leisure brand.
  • Opportunity to lead significant marketing and operational projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhancing professional networking.
  • Exposure to diverse production processes, fostering skill development.
Full Job Description
Production Manager
Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time | Occasional Travel Required

What You'll Do
We're hiring a Production Manager to lead the end-to-end production of marketing and operational materials for a global travel and leisure brand. You'll manage schedules, ensure quality, coordinate with vendors, and deliver projects on time and on budget. Working closely with both internal and client teams, you'll ensure marketing campaigns run smoothly from concept to completion.

A Typical Week Might Include
  • Reviewing and updating production schedules to stay ahead of deadlines
  • Conducting quality checks and resolving production issues
  • Meeting with vendors to align on costs, timing, and supply chain logistics
  • Collaborating with design and marketing teams to ensure project alignment
  • Analyzing production performance data and recommending improvements


Who You Are
  • A meticulous organizer who thrives on precision and deadlines
  • A quality-focused professional with high standards and attention to detail
  • A strong communicator, capable of aligning teams, vendors, and clients
  • A proactive problem-solver who keeps workflows running smoothly


What You Bring
  • 5+ years of experience in production management, ideally in print production
  • Experience with purchasing and negotiating in a manufacturing, client, or agency setting
  • Strong understanding of print production processes (pre-press, printing, finishing)
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects while upholding quality standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with production software and a quick learner with new tools
  • Budget management and financial reporting experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort analyzing production metrics
  • Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field preferred
  • Willingness to travel as needed


ESG Statement: We strive to make our world better by utilizing ingenuity and technology to minimize our environmental impact, cultivating a business that recognizes the intrinsic value of diversity and inclusion, and requiring accountability, transparency, and integrity in everything we do.

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