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. 
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
e-mail your application to jobsinkenya2016@gmail.com