Production Manager

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa VUKA Group Full time

The production manager develops work procedures and establishes quality standards for the production of the publications in collaboration with the rest of the publishing team. Manages and organises daily operations involved with the production of the publications and the distributed to relevant events or subscribers globally. Coordinates publication efforts through assigning and prioritising the work and ensures services are provided on time and is of the highest quality at the lowest possible cost; monitors supplies and schedules to ensure a smooth working environment.

**Responsibilities**:
Make sure that all sales contracts are loaded and accurate on company CRM system.
Manage publishing bookings in CRM system.
Check weekly sales reports.
Traffic all advert and editorial material from clients, with several timeous reminders, and check to ensure materials meet our specs/ requirements.
Work closely with Sales team to ensure that customer expectations are met?.
Occasionally assist with customers who need ads designed.
Keep track of non-commercial items from Editors for layout.
Manage the layout process from the time the booking is made to the time it goes to print.
Check customer/author corrections, as well as all proofreading edits are made correctly.
Send magazine to print and check print quality/adverts in prepress etc.
Ensure the digital copy of the magazine is published timeously and correctly.
Ensure digital team is aware of all digital aspects associated with any print contracts.
Work closely with marketing team to ensure all media partnership requirements are met.
Assist with daily management of Production Coordinator/Assistant.
Obtain print quotes andbook upcoming print jobs into production.
Freight bulk copies of magazines to conferences with careful attention to turnaround times, customs issues etc.
Manage careful stock control and magazine storeroom.
Assist sales team with all booking queries.
Ensure Advertisers and magazine contributors are included in distribution (print and digital).
Load Purchase orders into PO System when required.

**Requirements**:
Minimum of five years traffic/production experience in a publishing/agency environment.
Relevant tertiary education will be an advantage.
Must be residing in Cape Town.
Excellent project, organisational and time management skills.
Accurate attention to details and deadline orientated.
Strong communication skills with proven stakeholder relationship skills.
Ability to multi-task and manage a high volume of tasks efficiently in order to meet deadlines.
Responsible with the ability to use initiative.
Previous experience of managing direct reports.


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