Production Manager

AGP partners with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations to inspire action, deepen relationships, and grow through integrated strategy, fundraising, marketing, technology, and analytics solutions. The Production Manager will manage the end-to-end execution of print and direct mail production campaigns, coordinating internal teams and vendors while ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, quality standards, and USPS compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of print and direct mail production projects from planning through final delivery
• Develop production schedules, estimates, and timelines to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Review and validate creative specifications, layouts, and proofs to ensure alignment with brand standards, quality expectations, and USPS requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to align deliverables and ensure successful campaign execution
• Lead vendor sourcing, RFQs, and competitive bidding processes to identify optimal production partners
• Manage vendor relationships, including performance oversight, quality control, negotiations, and contract management
• Monitor compliance with USPS regulations and industry best practices across all production activities
• Track project budgets, manage purchase orders and invoices, and ensure accurate financial documentation and reconciliation
• Serve as a liaison between internal teams and vendors, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the production process
• Identify risks, resolve production challenges, and proactively manage issues to maintain timelines and quality standards
• Stay current on production technologies, vendor capabilities, and industry trends to improve efficiency and outcomes

Requirements:

• • Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) in Advertising, Design, Communications, or a related field
• • 3+ years of experience in print production, direct mail production, or related fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• • Strong knowledge of print production processes, including offset and digital printing, variable data printing (VDP), finishing, and prepress workflows
• • Understanding of USPS regulations, postal requirements, and direct mail production logistics
• • Experience with lettershop operations, data processing, and vendor coordination
• • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• • Strong vendor management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• • Experience with budget tracking, cost estimation, and financial reconciliation
• • Strong organizational, project management, and workflow coordination skills
• • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and resolve production challenges
• • High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy
• • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and production tracking tools
• • Candidates must be legally able to work in the United States and maintain proper work authorization throughout employment with AGP
• • Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job presented in a typical office environment
• • Agency or marketing environment experience • Experience with sustainability and compliance best practices in print production