Job Vacancy Details
Print Production Team Leader
Financial Services
Johannesburg
Permanent
Updated April 23, 2012
The Print Production Team Leader to be based in Johannesburg will be responsible for the following;
• Oversee briefs from project manager, job progress, communicate to stake holders, manage relationships with external print suppliers, monitor quotation process.
• Take ownership of print process and print suppliers to complete high quality projects on time and on budget.
• Nurture relationships with external suppliers.
• Drive the development of new ideas/programs
• Direct project teams, work closely with project manager who will in turn communicate to brand, events and digital teams and negotiate timelines.
• Stay abreast of trends and current events in print related industries.
• Steer print project plan for project manager to ensure delivery to deadline.
• Source, select or request external quotations when necessary
• Ensure deadlines are met, quality checked, print budget is maintained on every print job.
• Oversee print delivery note authorisation (signed by project manager) ensure it is quality checked and loaded to site
• Plan and schedule time efficiently for DTP operators and external
vendors.
• Supervise the production of weekly workflow reports, keeping project manager informed on the status of their jobs on a daily basis.
• Monitor the print flow of work from the various divisions to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Ensure Final Art supplied to printers is correct and that briefs are accurate.
• Oversee various admin and technical aspects of Internal digital centre, place monthly stock orders, control stock for copy centre.
• Managing a team
• Responsible for all people related issues within the team (including attraction, recruitment & retention of staff)
• Responsible for the development and performance management of individuals in the team
Who we're looking for
The successful Print Production Team Leader should have/be;
• Exceptional technical print experience
• Ability to work with tight and aggressive deadlines
• Manage external print vendor relationships and contracts, work with procurement and risk teams to ensure print procurement processes are transparent and sound.
• Understanding of Apple Mac and related programmes an advantage
• Solid grammar and writing skills
• Organised with strong admin skills
• Strong interpersonal skills (assertive)
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to deal with conflict in a constructive manner
• Proactive - ideas generator
• Professional - tactful & diplomatic
• Excellent intellectual & conceptual abilities
• Strong networking skills
• Entrepreneurial
• Attention to detail
• Articulate with strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Flexible & Dynamic - self motivated & driven (ability to deal with change)
• Ability to deal with a multiple of personalities and manage numerous stakeholders
About our client
Johannesburg Based Financial Services Company
What's on offer
Competitive Package
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +27 (0)11 303 8300.
Job Ref: 7227
Your application will be sent to Jenna Brown.
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