Production Manager

A top employer is now accepting applications for this role. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and manage production schedules for books, journals and materials. - Coordinate effective processes and timelines to ensure on-time completion of projects. - Oversee typesetting, page layout, formatting, and proofreading processes. - Liaise with editors, designers, illustrators, and printers. - Approve print and digital proofs before final production. - Ensure final products meet quality standards (color, layout, binding, resolution). - Prepare and manage production budgets. - Optimize costs without reducing quality. - Assign work to in-house production in- house staff and part time workers - Monitor workloads to avoid delays. - Resolve production problems such as misprints, late deliveries, or supplier issues. - Keep records of schedules, budgets, and vendor contracts. - Track performance and costs for reporting. - Ensure compliance with copyright laws, printing standards, and environmental regulations. - Research and introduce new technologies or workflows to improve efficiency - Must be good with Estimation as it pertains to printing and production planning in publishing. Required Qualifications: and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Publishing, Printing Technology, Graphics Design, Industrial Production, Mass Communication or related field. - Professional Certification in print production or project management is an added advantage. Experience: - 5-7 years continuous and progressive experience in book or print production, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory/managerial role. Required Skills: - Technical expertise in printing processes, prepress/layout software, and digital publishing tools. - Project management skills for scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating multiple tasks. - Strong communication and negotiation abilities for working with teams and vendors. - Problem-solving skills to handle delays, errors, or cost challenges. - Attention to detail to ensure quality and consistency in final products. - Leadership skills to supervise staff, motivate teams, and drive efficiency. Salary Competitive (Depending on Experience).