Publishing Production & Procurement Specialist

Baker Publishing Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) eligibility after three months

Life insurance

Job summary

Baker Publishing Group in Ada, Michigan is seeking a detail-oriented Production Specialist to join our team. You will act as a vital link between editorial, design, and manufacturing, ensuring manuscripts transition to finished books while managing vendor relationships and maintaining quality standards.

You will coordinate procurement, monitor supplier performance, and support a smooth production pipeline through cross-functional collaboration across editorial, design, marketing, sales, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework or a degree in a related field preferred
• Print or Publishing experience preferred; candidates with a background in customer service, especially within the printing industry, are particularly well-suited to this role
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills for cross-departmental coordination
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; database experience a plus
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates materials and component purchases across U.S., India, and China, ensuring product excellence and on-time delivery.
• Partners cross-functionally with Editorial, Design, Marketing, Sales, Art, and Warehouse teams for optimal product delivery processes from end-to-end.
• Resolves product defects by identifying issues, assessing impact, coordinating with suppliers, and implementing corrective actions.
• Manages the full procurement cycle, including RFQ's, vendor selection, and price negotiation to ensure cost-effective and high-quality sourcing.
• Issues and tracks purchase orders while monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with quality, delivery, and company standards.
• Oversees purchase order management by expediting, deferring, or cancelling deliveries as needed to meet production schedules.
• Builds and maintains strong vendor relationships through consistent communication, collaborative problem-solving, and trust-based partnerships, resulting in improved supplier performance and reliable on-time delivery.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Meet deadlines

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework or related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baker Publishing Group in Ada, Michigan is seeking a detail-oriented Production Specialist to join our team. You will act as a vital link between editorial, design, and manufacturing, ensuring manuscripts transition to finished books while managing vendor relationships and maintaining quality standards.

You will coordinate procurement, monitor supplier performance, and support a smooth production pipeline through cross-functional collaboration across editorial, design, marketing, sales, and