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• Lead the Data and Print Management (DPM) department across all locations

• Develop and implement national and international print production strategies (including Print-on-Demand)

• Manage production planning, cost control, and print budgets to ensure profitability

• Oversee the full print production process from handover to delivery

• Evaluate and collaborate with external printing vendors, ensuring adherence to quality and contractual standards

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process optimization, and innovation

• Ensure smooth collaboration with Publishing, Fulfillment, Communications, Supplier Relations, and other internal teams

• Approve invoices and monitor production-related expenses

• Prepare regular reports on cost, turnaround times, and vendor performance for senior management

• Degree in publishing production or comparable qualification, or relevant professional experience
• Proven leadership experience and expertise in managing small to mid-size
  teams
• In-depth knowledge of print production processes (prepress, offset and digital printing)
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to manage multiple projects
  simultaneously
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving in production-related
  challenges
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for internal and external
  stakeholder management
• Cost-conscious mindset with hands-on, structured, and reliable work ethic
• English level B1 or higher; German is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel); SAP knowledge is a plus or willingness to learn
• Team-oriented, flexible, and resilient
• Willingness to travel to the different locations of the company

• An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
• Family-friendly working time models, flexitime, and flexible home office arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance, alongside a substantial vacation allowance and additional special leave days
• Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
• Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
• Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties