Production & Operations Manager

Full-Time | Remote (Preferably US-based)

Location: Remote (preferably US-based, ideally in Central or Eastern time zones, although all are welcome to apply)
Reports to: Managing Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $70,000-80,000 USD

About Asthmatic Kitty Records

Asthmatic Kitty Records is an independent record label that was co-founded by Lowell Brams and his stepson, singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens, in 1999.

Since its founding, AKR has released albums by a variety of artists, including Lily & Madeleine, My Brightest Diamond and Helado Negro, and is currently home to Sufjan Stevens, Angelo De Augustine, Denison Witmer, Half-handed Cloud and The Welcome Wagon. The label is known for supporting a diverse range of musical styles.

Asthmatic Kitty was named after Sara, an orange and white tabby who wandered out of the woods pregnant and starving near Holland, Michigan in 1994.

For fourteen years she brought joy as a beloved friend to Lowell, enjoying a happy life despite her initial hardships. Her asthma improved after moving west to New Mexico and Wyoming, where she lived out her days as an asthmatic kitty in name only.

About the Role

Asthmatic Kitty Records is seeking a Production & Operations Manager to join our team. This role involves managing the production of our physical releases and supporting various label operations. We’re looking for someone with demonstrated experience preparing music products for manufacturing, plus working knowledge of label operations. You should be highly organized, a good communicator, and comfortable working autonomously within defined parameters.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

  • Oversee manufacturing of physical products (vinyl, CDs, t-shirts, posters and other merchandise) through vendor partnerships

  • Manage digital and physical release workflows, including file preparation and timeline coordination

  • Maintain production schedules and budgets in collaboration with leadership

eCommerce & Product

  • Handle product data management, inventory tracking, and sales analysis

  • Oversee customer service operations and D2C fulfillment partnerships

  • Support product setup and coordinate with distribution partners

Label Assistance

  • Support project management across various systems and coordinate with external partners

  • Provide administrative support and maintain operational systems

  • Facilitate information flow and reporting

Qualifications

  • 4+ years experience overall in music industry operations, distribution, or label services preferred

  • Minimum of 2 years experience preparing audio masters and art files for physical production (vinyl, CDs, t-shirts, posters and other merchandise) with working knowledge of manufacturing terminology, specs, and production workflows

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with experience preparing art files for print, meeting proper color, resolution, and formatting specifications

  • Experience reviewing and approving print proofs to ensure color accuracy, layout consistency, and overall quality before final production

  • Strong coordination and execution skills with ability to support multiple projects simultaneously

  • Familiarity with project management software such as Asana and Airtable

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with artists, vendors, and team members

  • Experience with music metadata management (ISRC, UPC, distributor requirements) preferred

  • Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, bandcamp) and inventory management

  • Basic content creation skills (graphic design, copywriting)

  • Comfortable working in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)

Desired Skills

  • Sharp eye for detail and knack for identifying problems before they escalate

  • Self-motivated and independent worker who is also collaborative and responsive to direction

  • Has systems in place to manage their own time and switch between tasks efficiently

  • Thrives working within defined processes and systems, but also brings a proactive and creative mindset when they see opportunities for improvement

  • Natural self-teacher with enthusiasm for learning new things

  • Always meets deadlines

Benefits

  • Fully remote with flexible schedule

  • Healthcare and Internet stipends

  • Company computer provided

  • Flexible PTO policy

How to Apply

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Deadline: September 30th 2025 @ 11:59pm ET

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We believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our team. If you think you could do this job well, please apply even if you don’t check every single box. This is a great opportunity for someone who understands the technical side of making records and is ready to apply those skills across the full spectrum of label operations—from manufacturing through eCommerce, distribution, and project management.