Pre - Production Manager

Pre - Production Manager YellowLetterHQ Chula Vista, CA Job Details Full-time $72,748.95 - $80,000.00 a year 17 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Teamwork Team development Schedule management Prepress software Process management Digital design Full Job Description Position Summary The Pre-Production Manager at Yellow Letter HQ is responsible for overseeing the entire pre-production process for direct mail campaigns, from receiving client files to preparing them for the press. This includes managing and mentoring a team of designers, quality control staff, and administrative assistants. This role requires a blend of project management, quality control, and deep technical expertise with AccuZIP , PlanetPress , and the proprietary HQ Data Hub / List Organizer . The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem-solver and a strong leader who can ensure all jobs are executed accurately, on schedule, and within budget in a fast-paced environment. This role will also be instrumental in improving the website's workflow for customer template creation and overall user-friendliness.

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership and Management:

Supervise, mentor, and lead the pre-production team, including designers, quality control staff, and administrative assistants. Set clear performance goals and expectations for team members and conduct regular performance reviews. Provide coaching, training, and support to foster professional growth and continuous improvement within the team. Foster a collaborative and positive team culture that values high-quality work and innovation.

Workflow and Production Oversight:

Serve as the primary liaison between account management, creative design, and the print production team to ensure a seamless workflow. Manage the proprietary HQ Data Hub / List Organizer to accurately import, clean, segment, and export mailing lists for client campaigns. Perform manual postal processing of mail lists as a understanding of its function only. Using AccuZIP for various mail classes, ensuring compliance with all USPS regulations. Review, preflight, and prepare all client-submitted digital art and data files for print production. Design, create, and manage variable data printing (VDP) templates using PlanetPress Design. Develop and implement automated document workflows using PlanetPress Workflow to ensure efficient and accurate print production. Manage the website workflow for customer template creation , providing insights and implementing improvements to enhance user experience.

Quality Control and Troubleshooting:

Lead the QC process, ensuring that all documents produced via PlanetPress meet quality control standards, with correct variable data fields and postal markings. Coordinate production schedules and monitor project milestones to ensure on-time delivery commitments are met. Perform quality assurance checks, including proofing, at every stage of the pre-production process. Troubleshoot technical issues with client files and resolve production delays.

Administrative and Reporting:

Maintain accurate production records, job tickets, purchase orders, and invoices. Collaborate with the web development and marketing teams on website updates.

Pay:

$72,748.95 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Paid time off

Work Location:

In person