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Production Manager Chicago, IL
(posted 5/2/2010 on behalf of Magnani Continuum Marketing)

Magnani Continuum Marketing, a growing, mid-sized integrated marketing agency in Chicago seeks a Production Manager. The Production Manager is responsible for scheduling, producing and delivering, on time, all work that the creative department creates. This is done by working with suppliers who provide services to the agency on a freelance or contract basis. The Production Manager is responsible for obtaining the best value (quality, price and delivery) for all agency projects and procuring the vendor estimates. After acceptance of the estimate, the Production Manager has the responsibility to facilitate orders to suppliers and to make sure the cost estimated is the price charged.

Responsibilities:

· Preparing production estimates based on briefings from Account Executives and Creative.

· Obtaining competitive quotes on work from outside suppliers.

· Issuing purchase orders for all goods and services needed for the production of a project.

· Supervising work done by suppliers (artists, service bureaus, photographers, printers, production studios, etc.) by attending press checks to ensure color, quality accuracy and by inspecting jobs prior to shipping.

· Proofing and routing color proofs. Making sure all material is properly signed off as approved by Account Executives, Creatives and Client.

· Coordinating publication materials with the Account Executives and Media partners to be sure deadlines are met.

· Following-up with suppliers to meet promised delivery dates.

· Forwarding copies of purchase orders and approved invoices to the business office.

· Checking invoices and settling billing discrepancies with suppliers as requested by the Controller

· Maintaining reference files for products and services. This includes archiving final files, and providing and archiving printed samples for each job.

· Managing estimates, purchasing and the organization of stock photography.

· Releasing jobs into production with outside suppliers. This includes proofing final files against estimated specs, proofing content, color and alignment, and of supplying clear/concise information so the job can be completed, delivered and billed properly.

Will not consider resume without salary requirements included.

Please email resume and cover letter to:

Ted Hoagland – thoagland@magnani.com