We are an innovative leader in Outdoor and indoor media printing company with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria.
We are looking for a high energy, self- motivated and committed staff who are passionate about their work.
The
culture is based on open and honest communication, respect for other
points of view and a great spirit that keeps egos in check.
culture is based on open and honest communication, respect for other
points of view and a great spirit that keeps egos in check.
Production Manager
Responsibilities
- Recommend efficient, time-saving project production flows
- Create detailed print specifications and Recommend the best printers for the specific project
- Send
requests for estimates to printers and follow up, Select and negotiate
with vendors to agree on best price, quality, and due date - Explain technical print processes to the design and production teams
- Create and manage print production schedules
- Track and control costs, especially alterations
- Review the project at internal and printer proof stages
- Communicate the designer’s requirements to vendors
- Lead print checks in collaboration with designer and client
- Examine finished samples and approve quality before delivery to client
- Advocate for the designer, the design, the project, and the client
- Know many print processes and can suggest alternate ways to get similar results
- Have near-encyclopedic familiarity with paper types suitable for your project
- Stay abreast of new or improved technologies that can benefit projects
- Guide the project from what the designer envisioned into the printed product
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve on the fly
- Anticipate pitfalls and steer the project around them
- Manage printing stock and ensure smooth running of the department.
- Have a passion for the craft of fine printing, fit and finish
- Make you, your design, and the finished product look great!
Requirements:
- At least 2 years as a Production manager in a busy Advertising/Printing Company.
- Experience working as a creative designer in an advertising agency preferred.
- Bachelors Degree in Arts Studies
- Must be computer literate
- Should have previous experience in operating large format printing machines.
- Great leadership skills, must be able to motivate staff and lead the team to give top notch performance.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrate a desire to make decisions, take ownership and make judgement calls.
- Self motivated, good team player and excellent telephone skills.
- Strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Display good presentation skills i.e. know how to make presentations using powerpoint etc.
- Needs
to be extremely aggressive and strong minded and shouldn’t get
distracted easily and be able to listen and face people confidently.
How to Apply
e-mail your application to jobsinkenya2016@gmail.com