Press Manager at Horn of Revival Publishing

A reputable printing and publishing house in Abuja is seeking applications from experienced professionals for the position of a Press Manager/Production Supervisor to oversee the management and production processes of the press while ensuring profitability and an excellent service.

Position Summary:

The qualified press manager will oversee regular print responsibilities and over all aspect of printing process to assure excellence in our production processes. He/she shall be responsible for ensuring job sourcing, job evaluation/costing, raw material acquisitions, press/staff/operators management, machine maintenance, ensuring business growth and profitability.

Primary Responsibilities and Deliverables:

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure standards of excellence in our productions.
• Pursue customer satisfaction in all business transactions.
• Maintain proper procedures for transparency and record keeping.
• Ensure proper maintenance of all equipments.
• Avoid waste by all means.
• Project the press for growing our clientele.
• Keep staff/operators motivated for optimum performance.
• Receiving/Downloading the artworks from the server.
• Communicating with marketing team regarding the receipt of artwork, asking relevant queries and clarifications related to the artwork.
• Processing of artworks using the various pre-press soft wares and sending a JPEG/PDF/GMG proof to customer through marketing.
• Carrying out corrections if any required by the customer and making final error-free artwork for approval.
• Doing color separation/ color correction/ shade matching in case of any reference is provided.
• Making the final engraving file and loading the job to the engraver.
• Supporting and coordinating with the engraving and proofing departments for the smooth execution of jobs.
• Maintaining records related to the pre-press work and furnishing them in case the management needs it.
• Follow SOP’s related to Pre-press work, Upkeep and calibration of equipment related to Pre-press
• In addition to the above responsibilities, s/he must work to maintain a lifestyle of personal commitment, integrity and growth that is consistent with the Gospel. S/he should prioritize his/her role in his/her own family in obedience to Scripture and as an example to the body.

Basic Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Hands on experience in the following soft wares: Artpro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel draw, Freehand.
• Knowledge of Mac OS and ability to work on Mac systems.
• Candidates with HND qualifications, Diploma in Printing Technology/Graphic design/Computer software/Electronics.
• 4-8 years’ experience in Pre-press dept. in a Printing/packaging/Graphic design company
• Minimum of a OND/HND/BSc in a related field
• Proficiency with Corel Draw, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or other visual design tools
• Excellent IT skills, especially with design and photo-editing software
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to concurrently manage multiple projects.
• Display a high level of attention to detail while being able to work well under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and spoken English essential;
• Experience managing teams, ability to work under own initiative or as a part of a team;

Additional Information:

The press manager will be a full time paid position of up to 40 hours per week within regular office hours Monday through Friday. However, it is recognized that this is a dedicated service and it may be necessary to spend time in attendance at various meetings outside of normal hours.