• Application Deadline:
• Position: Production Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 - 7 years



• Location Oyo




• City Ibadan




• Job Field Manufacturing 
  
  

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

Qualification 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

• 5-7years of 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