Production Manager at RKD Group, Inc.
Worldwide
$60k - $80k
<div><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;' data-pasted="true"><strong><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;'>Production Manager</span></strong><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;'> </span></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><em><strong><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'>A career that makes a difference!</span></strong></em></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;background:white;'><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;'>RKD Group, a direct response marketing and advertising agency, is seeking a Production Manager to achieve breakthrough results that make a positive impact in this world. By joining our team, you become an integral part of that mission. With our headquarters located in Dallas, Texas, RKD Group is a remote-first company that has helped hundreds of nonprofits raise billions of dollars to fulfill their missions. </span></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;'>A Production Manager is a team player who has the ability and strength in personality to work on Custom DM Production and manage the Production Estimating along with the Account Service Team, Creative Team and vendors to manage assigned client accounts. They have demonstrated that they have a vast knowledge of the direct mail production industry. They possess a high level of responsibility in working to maintain profitability, proficiency, quality, and accuracy of jobs. They effectively manage a pod of accounts to ensure jobs are produced efficiently and on time.</span></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;'>They manage the day-to-day production workflow from data/art release to mail date, and act as a liaison between internal departments and suppliers. They are responsible for assigned project bidding and client budgets as well as training new employees. The Production Manager will maintain vendor relationships and research resolutions when problems arise. A Production Manager is a problem solver offering suggestions and solutions on all projects that may prevent errors on current or future projects. They must be able to take any given project, analyze the program as well as all the time necessary to see it through completion, then schedule and work accordingly, alerting anyone necessary in a positive and professional manner of potential delays. This position requires the ability to multi-task, to have strong follow-up skills and provide detailed communication with all involved.</span></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;background:white;'><strong><u><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;'>Responsibilities:</span></u></strong></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;background:white;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;background:white;'><strong><u><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;'>Essential Duties & Responsibilities </span></u></strong></p><div style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: -0.25in;"><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;'>Interpret and compose job orders for dp, mailing, and print purchasing based on project needs.</span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;'>Interact daily with internal depts and suppliers for scheduling, qc, and monitoring projects.</span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;'>Communicates effectively with team members regarding project scheduling and status.</span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;'>Manage project bidding and client budgets.</span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;'>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. </span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;'>Set goals and objectives.</span></li></ul></div><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><u><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;'>Financial Responsibility</span></u></strong></p><div style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: -0.25in;"><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;'>Understands financial targets and budget goals</span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;'>Incorporates financial analysis into strategic decisions</span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;'>Implements operating budget to address changing priorities</span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;'>Creates sound business cases to support expenditures</span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;'>Promotes conservation of organizational resources.</span></li></ul></div><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:.5in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;'>The successful candidate will be an innovative problem solver who displays good judgement and decision making. They will be organized, promote quality work and exibit leadership skills to inspire others.</span></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:.5in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;color:black;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><u><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;'>Education & Experience:</span></u></strong></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><div style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: -0.5in;"><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;'>Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. </span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;'>5+ years direct mail agency experience preferred for senior level position.</span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;color:black;'>Organizational, project and time management skills are essential.</span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;color:black;'>PC literate and knowledge of MS Office products.</span></li><li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"><span style='font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;font-size:19px;color:black;'>Basic understanding of Postal regulations regarding bulk mail and non-profit criteria.</span></li></ul></div><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;background:white;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;background:white;'><strong><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;'>Pay Range</span></strong><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;'> expected for the position: $60,000-$80,000 annually.</span></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;background:white;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;background:white;'><em><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;'>(The position level and compensation for this role will be determined based on the market location, experience, job skills, and qualifications of the candidate)</span></em></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;background:white;'><em><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;'>RKD Group offers highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience, and a full range of benefits. </span></em></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;background:white;'><em><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;'>RKD Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. </span></em></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;background:white;'><em><span style='font-size:19px;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;'>No sponsorships available for this position.</span></em></p></div>
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