What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Left Justified?
Position Summary
The Production Manager is responsible for coordinating the production of print and mail and acting as a liaison between our internal account teams and external print and mail vendors to ensure accurate, on-time delivery of materials. You're the person who keeps dozens of jobs moving at once and keeps the process calm and consistent. Note: this is a temporary, seasonal position from July - November 2026.
Overall Responsibilities
- Coordinate production schedules across multiple concurrent print and mail jobs
- Send art and data files to printers and mail houses, ensuring specs, versions, and counts are correct before release
- Review and approve printer proofs and data samples; catch errors before they reach press or mail
- Maintain and update the production system so account teams and external vendors have accurate, current status on every job
- Serve as the day-to-day point of contact between internal account teams and external print/mail vendors, resolving issues quickly
- Track jobs against deadlines and proactively flag risks to timelines, postage, or quality
- Coordinate with external vendors on postal requirements, postage, and delivery logistics to hit targeted in-home dates
Required Skills & Attributes
- Ability to stay calm under pressure in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent prioritization and organization skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to proactively anticipate problems before they happen, and reactively devise solutions when they arise
- Clear, fast communicator comfortable coordinating across internal teams and with external vendors
Qualifications
- Experience in print production, mail production, project management, or a related coordination role
- Familiarity with the print and direct-mail process (proofing, press, variable data, mail houses, postal logistics) strongly preferred
- Political/campaign mail experience a plus, but not required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat for reviewing proofs
Schedule & Work Environment
This position requires a willingness to work long and irregular hours, including weekends and evenings as required by workload, particularly in the weeks leading up to Election Day.
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000