Job Description
Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital, and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at https://www.simonandschuster.com
The Job Profile
The Simon & Schuster India Operations team is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Manager, Production for managing end-to-end production of print book.
The Job Role
Reporting to the Product & Procurement Director, the Assistant Manager, Production will be responsible for planning, executing and controlling the physical production of books to ensure timely delivery, consistent quality, and optimal cost efficiency. The role acts as the operational bridge between editorial, design, sales, and external vendors, ensuring that production decisions support commercial objectives, inventory discipline, and sustainability requirements.
The Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organisational skills, and a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency. They should be proactive, self-motivated, and a collaborative team player who is confident, professional, and conscientious.
They will have a bachelor's degree in Printing technology, production management, Commerce, or Business Administration, and have experience in working with a large publisher in a similar role or with a large printer. Strong MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, reporting), solid knowledge of print process, paper, binding methods.
Salary
Starting from 1,500,000.
Apply
Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.
Simon & Schuster India is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster India, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster India is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster India role will be employees of Simon & Schuster Publishers India Private Limited, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
