Production Manager

McGraw Hill LLC.•Columbus, OH

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life. How can you make an impact? McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is looking for a Production Manager. The Production Manager is a highly organized, detail-oriented team player who plays a critical role in supporting the Creative Team throughout the entire lifecycle of a project. This individual is essential in helping the team stay on track, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work through strong collaboration, foresight, and production expertise. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. The role is remote, but must be able to commute to the Columbus, Ohio. Due to the volume of file transfers required, a hardwired internet connection is essential when working remotely.

Requirements

A strong understanding of production workflows, file setup, printing processes, and cross-functional team structures
Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven skills, with the ability to anticipate team needs and ensure accuracy across all deliverables
Ability to work remotely while commuting as needed to the Columbus, Ohio office for package bulking, collaboration with Manufacturing, and access to on-site materials
A hardwired internet connection for reliable handling of large file transfers in a remote environment
Experience setting up and managing project details across databases, Smartsheet, Basecamp, and server environments
Ability to coordinate printing and packaging workflows, including file preparation, approvals, and distribution
Experience overseeing sample packaging processes, including communicating specifications, supporting bulking meetings, and preparing final files
Ability to manage reprint workflows, including both minor revisions and major updates, with proper documentation and approvals
Ability to support exhibit and event needs, including booth graphics, promotional materials, and shipping logistics
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Field Design & Production, on file releases and campaign execution
Experience coordinating vendor projects, including project setup, specification sharing, and file archiving
Ability to provide and manage reference files for internal and international teams, maintaining organized packaging catalogs
Ability to support and optimize Smartsheet workflows, including project intake, timeline tracking, and team visibility
Professional experience with the following tools: FileMaker Pro, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Excel, Word, Basecamp, and Smartsheet
Ability to access and work within Oracle (via virtual desktop environments such as WVD) and Ariba (P2P systems)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Proactively work with marketing partners and printers to understand printing needs, quantities, specifications, and costs before creative work begins
Act as the scope expert by communicating the printing plan to managers and designers to ensure successful file planning
Serve as the specification expert by providing designers with detailed setup instructions, correct file sizes, templates, and print requirements to ensure production-ready files
Oversee product sampling workflows by coordinating across Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Product Operations, Production Design & Development, and Inventory
Act as the final delivery expert by confirming files are correctly set up for print
Ensure every project and all related details are consistently and accurately set up for successful execution
Ensure all completed projects are properly archived for future access
Serve as an ambassador for best practices, providing guidance and support from project kickoff through final delivery
Maintain and manage the marketing production database, including archival of creative assets and packaging specifications used across teams
Continuously assess and improve processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality of deliverables
Manage and evolve information management processes within Smartsheet, including creating new workflows and optimizing existing ones