Production Manager – Translation

About the role

Spines is seeking a Production Manager (Translation) to lead the end‑to‑end production of translated books. You will oversee AI‑assisted translation, editing, proofreading, formatting and final quality assurance to ensure every multilingual title meets the company’s high standards before publication.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the production workflow of translated manuscripts from AI‑generated translation through final production readiness.
• Oversee AI‑assisted translation, language refinement, proofreading coordination, formatting review and final quality checks.
• Review AI‑generated translations for accuracy, fluency, grammar, consistency, readability and tone.
• Identify and resolve translation issues, formatting inconsistencies and production errors.
• Coordinate with proofreading, design, publishing and other production teams to maintain an efficient pipeline.
• Monitor project timelines and production queues to ensure deadlines are met.
• Perform quality‑assurance checks throughout the production process.

Required profile

• Highly organized and detail‑oriented with strong project‑management abilities.
• Comfortable working with AI‑powered translation tools and supervising AI‑generated content.
• Proficiency in one or more target languages: German, Portuguese, French or Italian.
• Experience in translation production, editorial workflows or publishing.

Required skills

• AI‑assisted translation tools.
• Editing and proofreading software.
• Formatting and layout review tools.
• Quality‑assurance processes.
• Project‑management platforms.