Production Manager at Straight-Gate Publishers Limited

Straight-Gate Publishers Limited is one of Nigeria's leading educational publisher. It was incorporated as a private liability company in 1997. Straight-Gate Publishers Limited has since been concerned with building a reputation for sound intellectual contents of all its titles. Straight-Gate Publishers Limitedis also engaged in the business of printing and publishing of religious and general titles. We serve as educational representative to foreign publishers located in different parts of the world. We have an effective coverage of all parts of the country through our dynamic representatives in cities and towns nationwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

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.

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 - 7 years of 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 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.

Salary
Depending on Experience (DOE).

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.