Job Description

Penguin Random House is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the production and manufacturing of hardcover and softcover books, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence. The role requires extensive experience with one-color and four-color printing and understanding of offset and digital printing. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, has excellent attention to detail, and can effectively multi-task and creatively solve problems to meet strict deadlines.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Consult with publishing groups to develop specifications and schedules.
• Manage purchase orders and costs.
• Oversee prepress and manufacturing processes including color correction and file preflighting.
• Maintain book specifications in SAP and FileMaker Pro.
• Create manufacturing estimates.
• Examine book and component files and samples to uphold quality standards.
• Coordinate closely with compositors, printers, binderies, and conversion vendors to troubleshoot file issues, negotiate timelines, and maintain schedules.
• Collaborate with Interior Design, Art, and Managing Editorial departments to complete titles.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of experience with one-color and four-color book manufacturing both domestically and offshore
• Strong estimating and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, SAP, and FileMaker Pro
• Knowledge of EnFocus Pitstop, Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop is a plus
• Effective communication and ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment are also necessary

The salary for this position is $73,500.00. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.  

Applications for this role will be accepted through April 7, 2026 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 287970