Production Manager (Non-graduate) at Straight-Gate Publishers Limited

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 (colour, layout, binding, resolution).
• Prepare and manage production budgets.
• Optimise costs without reducing quality.
• Assign to 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

Qualifications and Experience (Non-Graduate but Skilled Candidates)

• Minimum of SSCE / OND
• Vocational training or apprenticeships in printing, book production, or graphic design is an added advantage.

Experience:

• 8 - 10 years of hands-on experience in book production or printing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end production, from typesetting to final print/delivery.
• Proven negotiation skills
• Evidence of successfully delivering projects on time, within budget and at high quality.

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.