Summary
Date Posted: 21st January 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: RwF

JOB DETAILS:
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Our esteemed client; TOUCH Media Design Ltd, is a dynamic and rapidly growing printing company that wishes to recruit a high caliber, result oriented, experienced and highly skilled professional for the position of Production Manager.
The job
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Production Manager will use their knowledge of print design software, large press equipment, and understanding of the printing process and delivery times to create a strategic and efficient end-to-end Print operation. This is a member of the executive management team and will, therefore, work closely with the C.E.O in implementing the strategy laid out for the company.
He/she will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities;
• To supervise the entire print production process all the way from receiving orders, graphic design to quality control and output packaging;
• To ensure efficient production timelines;
• To contribute to the overall leadership, strategic planning and management of the company;
• Provide leadership to the production department as well as to Mentor, Coach and motivate the Production team;
• Ensure safe and efficient utilization of human resources and machinery;
• Holistically synchronizing the systematic operations of sub- departments of Printing in the most productive and cost — effective manner;
• Liaise with Sales and Marketing and Finance departments as well as top management to come up with weekly and monthly cost — effective plans;
• Quality assurance - Supervise and ensure delivery of quality output on customers‘ orders;
• Through your knowledge of digital printing, colors, cutting, and creasing, you will troubleshoot any creative pieces from a technical and creative aspect;
• Also responsible for the management of all production Department personnel;
• Supervise and/or undertake general service/maintenance of the machinery and equipment to always keep them in top working condition;
Requirements
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and skills;
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering ( EIectronic/Electromechanical/Computer, Mechanical) or other related fields;
• At least five years‘ experience in a busy commercial offset printing or newspaper printing operation;
• Highly computer literate with advanced proficiency in computer-aided design, Ms Office and print production processes;
• Strong managerial track record;
• Ability to work flexible hours;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Proven customer service skills;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple job assignments;
• Strong attention to detail and keen on quality production;
• Critical Thinking, Decision making and Problem-solving;
• Planning and Organizing;
• Financial Management Skills with knowledge in job costing;
• Disciplined and reliable.

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Job application procedure
Applications including your curriculum vitae, daytime telephone, a working email address, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees should be emailed to jobs@rumaconsult.com. Deadline for application is 31st January 2019. Applications it clearly indicate in the e-mail subject the position being
applied for.
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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