Production Manager (FTC), Amazon Publishing Global

Job description

Are you passionate about books? Amazon Publishing is looking for a results-oriented Production Manager for a 6-month Fixed Term Contract to oversee the creation of its physical and e-books in our Munich office! Who We Are Amazon Publishing is the full-service publishing arm of Amazon. We publish emerging, bestselling and critically-acclaimed authors in digital, print, and audio formats. Our mission is to invent new avenues for connecting authors and readers worldwide. Who You Are Amazon Publishing is looking for a results-oriented Production Manager to oversee the creation of its physical and e-books in a fast-paced environment. This position works closely with editorial, marketing, publicity and operations as well as with external vendors to ensure our books reach market on schedule and at the highest quality levels. Key job responsibilities --Overseeing and tracking day-to-day production workflows, ensuring processes are documented, efficient, streamlined, and that books are produced at the highest quality --Establishing priorities, identifying and communicating risks and mitigation plans in collaboration with stakeholders; developing and maintaining production milestones and completion dates --Managing production schedules and files: supervise production progress and review files for quality issues to ensure deadlines are met throughout all phases of book production --Maintaining vendor relationships: manage…