Head of Production Planning Department

1. Job Identification

• Job Title: Head of Production Planning Department
• Department: Production / Editorial-Technical
• Hierarchical Relations: Subordinate to the General Director; has under his/her supervision the personnel from the DTP, typesetting, proofreading (as applicable) departments, as well as relations with printing houses and raw material suppliers (paper, cardboard).

2. Main Purpose of the Job

To coordinate, plan, and optimize the entire book production process (from manuscript finalization and layout, to printing, binding, and warehouse delivery), adhering to the allocated budget, deadlines, and quality standards.

3. Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and Coordination:
• Establishes the production calendar for each title individually, in accordance with the publishing house's annual editorial plan.
• Monitors the workflow between the editorial department, proofreading, cover design, and the printing house.
• Negotiation and Supplier Relations:
• Negotiates prices, payment terms, and delivery conditions with printing houses, paper suppliers, and other materials.
• Periodically evaluates the performance of external suppliers to obtain the best quality-price ratio.
• Financial Management:
• Prepares and adheres to the budget allocated for book production for each editorial project.
• Monitors the optimization of printing and binding costs without compromising the physical quality of the book.
• Quality Control:
• Verifies the print approval (BT - Bun de Tipar) and ensures compliance with technical specifications (format, paper type, page count, cover type, special finishes).
• Manages any non-conformities that may arise during the printing process.

4. Job Requirements

• Education: Higher education (preferably technical, economic).
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in editorial or typographic production
• Skills and Abilities:
• Advanced knowledge of printing processes (offset, digital) and printing finishes.
• Excellent negotiation and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and a problem-solving orientation.
• Knowledge of an ERP/management software or advanced proficiency in the MS Office suite.

With significant experience in the Romanian book market, Corint is one of the most important publishing groups in Romania in terms of portfolio breadth, reputation, and annual sales. Corint's collections include historical volumes that have become landmarks for both specialists in the field and the general public (imprints Corint History, Corint Romanian Authors History and History with Coat of Arms), classic literature (imprints Classics of Literature and School Bibliography), literature for adults and young adults (imprints Leda Edge, Leda Bazaar and Corint Fiction), the most attractive books for children (published by the imprint Corint Junior), as well as school textbooks, didactic aids, and highly profound scientific didactic works, published each year by Corint Education and approved by the Ministry of Education.