Senior Manager/ Manager - Production

Job Title: Senior Manager/ Manager - Production

Location: New Delhi

Hybrid Working Model

About Springer Nature Group

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About the Brand

Springer is a leading global scientific, technical and medical portfolio, providing researchers in academia, scientific institutions and corporate R&D departments with quality content through innovative information, products and services. Springer has one of the strongest STM and HSS eBook collections and archives, as well as a comprehensive range of hybrid and open access journals. Visit springer.com and follow @Springer1842

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-driven Senior Manager – Production to oversee end-to-end execution of projects including journals, customized medical/ pharma books. This leadership role involves managing cross-functional coordination, vendor relationships, production workflows, and logistics to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery aligned with business objectives and demonstrated adherence to the required standards.

Key responsibilities

Stakeholder Management:

•Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including sales, editorial, design, logistics, and client teams.

•Ensure clear communication, expectation setting, and proactive resolution of issues to maintain stakeholder satisfaction and trust.

Project Estimation and Planning:

Lead the estimation of budgets, resource allocation,and timelines for Journals/Pharma books and customized medical education projects.Collaborate with sales, editorial, and design teams during the planning phase to define clear expectations.

•Vendor & Partner Management:

•Supervise and follow up with print suppliers to ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

•Build and maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring cost-effectiveness and service reliability.

Invoice Processing & Cost Control :

Review and process invoices received from vendors in line with contracts deliverables and interal finance protocols

Ensure accuracy and timely processing, supporting finance teams during audits and reconciliations

Production Oversight:

 Monitor all aspects of production (design, printing, binding, packaging) to ensure quality and adherence to project specifications.

Uphold quality standards and troubleshoot issues proactively to avoid delays or defects.

Ensure production supplier and deliver to the required standards.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain updated records of project status, vendor communication, and invoice tracking; provide regular status updates to internal teams.

Maintain records so that compliance management to standards can be transparently demonstrated

Key relationships

•Sales Coordination: Collaborate with the sales team and other internal stakeholders to align project execution with client expectations and delivery schedules.

•Vendor Management: Follow up with vendors to track the status of ongoing projects, ensure timely completion

•Logistics Coordination: Liaise with the logistics team to manage the timely dispatch of projects.

Qualification and Prerequisites

• B.Tech/Diploma in Printing Technology with relevant experience preferably in a reputed Publishing House.
• 7–10 years of experience in production/project management, with at least 3 years in a senior role

Skills Set:

Must-Have Skills –

• Complete knowledge of Production Process, Vendor Management and cross-functional coordination
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Desirable Skills –

• Exposure to SAP ERP
• Experience of Medical books/Journals

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.
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