Robert Half is hiring a Print Production Manager to join our client full-time, onsite in Manhattan Beach, California. This role is responsible for managing the timely and accurate production, distribution, and fulfillment of all domestic and international print materials. You will work with the internal departments and outside print vendors to ensure the materials meet brand standards, strategic objectives, deadlines and competitive cost.

• Oversee the entire print lifecycle from bid process, vendor selection, production through final delivery

• Submit estimate requests to vendors and initiate projects in the procurement database. Negotiate prices, schedules, turnaround times, and other terms. Manage budgets and provide reporting

• Evaluate color proofs for quality assurance

• Manage vendors to ensure brand standards are met and projects are completed to quality, accuracy, and on time.

• Responsible for purchase orders and approving invoices

• Research new print materials and cost-effective ways to produce print assets

• Explore new vendors in accordance to our vendor standards

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 5 years of print buying experience in an ad agency or corporate advertising/marketing department

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite applications, PeopleSoft, FileNet experience

• Comprehensive understanding of production and distribution methods, technology, equipment, and processes for printing, direct mail, and fulfillment, including USPS regulations required.

• Firsthand knowledge and experience in marketing collateral, point of purchase displays, large format graphics, direct mail and all related packing, fulfillment, and shipping logistics

• Strong vendor management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

• Very good time and project management, and communications skills

• Detail oriented and highly organized

• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

• Ability to work well with others in a constant changing environment

• Attention to detail, general enthusiasm of print and design