PRODUCTION MANAGER - DIRECT MAIL - MOORE, CDR DIVISION

Location

Bowie, MD | United States

Job description

PRODUCTION MANAGER - DIRECT MAIL - MOORE, CDR DIVISION

Description:

CDR, a division of Moore, is an award-winning, full-service direct response fundraising agency with more than 40 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and advocacy. Our staff of account executives, analysts, creatives, production specialists, media experts and strategy consultants work together to create some of the most effective, multi-channel fundraising solutions in the United States.

Our client’s missions are our purpose and our passion. Together, we raise money to transform lives.

Moore is the largest direct marketing firm in the country dedicated to the nonprofit, association, and government sectors (https://wearemoore.com/). 

Summary

The Production Manager executes all production responsibilities for our nonprofit clients’ direct mail programs. Duties include bidding print, imaging, and mail shop; proofing and quality control; awarding contracts to suppliers and vendors; maintaining communications with all suppliers and coordinating all aspects of the direct mail production process, keeping projects on time and within budget. Critical to the success of this role will be the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes all production responsibilities of assigned direct mail programs. Works closely with account teams to make sure program needs are met.
• Manages production schedules for each job based on mail dates and job specifications. Drives adherence to schedule in cooperation with clients, internal teams, and external suppliers.
• Engages in creative process, particularly regarding component specifications, cost-efficiency, and adherence to USPS regulations. Creates final specifications for projects and shares internally.
• Conducts competitive bidding, pricing analysis, negotiations, and budgeting for all aspects of direct mail campaigns. Determines best supplier choice for each project, creates budgets and awards work. Analyzes cost efficiencies and makes recommendations for assigned clients. Coordinates with art department to manage organization of art release.
• Reviews data documents and writes data processing, imaging and lettershop instructions. Ensures data and accompanying documents are issued to the supplier in a timely and secure manner.
• Issues and updates purchase orders. Reviews and approves invoices for processing. Adheres to company billing procedures.
• Performs quality control measures including, but not limited to, internal art review prior to output, review of printing proofs, data counts and dumps, personalization setups and insertion setups. Conducts press checks on an as needed basis. Communicates all changes to internal contacts and external suppliers.
• Sustains knowledge of current postal regulations, suppliers, and print technologies.
• Directs lettershop in appropriate postage methods and analysis. Requests postage funds from client and reconciles all postage. Communicates expertise regarding USPS regulations.
• Takes leadership of gang runs, acting as the Gang Run Manager, as assigned.
• Follows all company procedures, maintains production files and distributes package samples.
• Utilizes internal proprietary software for all production related documents and reports.
• Traffics production jobs through to completion, adhering to timelines and mail dates. Ensures timely issuance of all reports and transmissions to appropriate parties.
• Maintains communication with all key contacts throughout the process via phone and email.
• Contributes to department related projects and events.

Skills:

• Printing knowledge and expertise for managing Direct Mail programs for nonprofit fundraising.
• Ability to create print specifications for multiple types of direct mail components.
• Thorough understanding of direct mail data processing, imaging, and insertion requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of nonprofit postal rates and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently on multiple deadline-oriented projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal staff and external suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently on multiple deadline-oriented projects, and adaptable to changing conditions and requirements.
• Other key competencies include strong communication and interpersonal skills; effective problem-solving abilities; sound decision making and judgement; and a commitment to quality.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience managing production in the direct mail industry.
• Nonprofit experience required.
• Agency experience required.

To apply:

Why Join Moore

At Moore, we are committed to creating a fair workplace where people’s unique skills and experiences are embraced and celebrated.. At Moore, you will: 

• Get to do meaningful, life-changing work every day.  
• Joina highly respected company with an impressive (and growing!) client list.  
• Collaborate in a driven, innovative, and supportive team environment.  
• Earn a competitive salary and be eligible for comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.   
• Enjoy paid holidays and flexible time off.   

To help our team stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including healthcare, support for working parents and paid time off so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Each full-time position at Moore is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical & prescription, dental and vision insurance, employer paid Life, a Health Savings Account plan, Flexible Spending Account plans for health and dependent care, voluntary Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, and other voluntary benefit options. We offer paid holidays, paid personal leave, paid volunteer leave, and paid family leave. Employees have the option to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) plan. Several benefit plans have eligibility waiting periods.

Moore is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Moore is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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