Production Manager at Straight-Gate Publishers Limited

A renowned publishing company in Ibadan North seeks the applications of qualified candidates to apply for the position below:

Responsibility

• 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 work to in-house production in- 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

Qualification and Experience- Graduate Candidates

• 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

• 5-7years continuous and progressive experience in book or print production, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory/managerial role. 

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 on 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

Salary: Depending on Experience (DOE)