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Gakeem Publications is a publishing cum marketing company. We deal mainly in children’s books. From the basics of education – Handwriting; to critical thinking – Mathematics Skills, Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning; and to creativity – Drawing, Colouring and Shapes; and also, to speech and language – English Skills. All these will open up the minds of the children to think outside the box and enrich it.
Job Title : Production Assistant – Publishing
Location: Palmgrove, Lagos State
Work Mode: Onsite; Monday – Saturday
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
JOB SUMMARY
As the Production Assistant, you will work closely with the Production Manager to support all our book production processes. You shall also play a key role in ensuring that manuscripts are transformed into high-quality printed books. This role involves coordinating with editors, printers, managing schedules, and ensuring timely delivery of books. The ideal candidate should be organized, detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced publishing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in coordinating the book production process from manuscript to final product.
- Assisting the accounting department in stock to know re-order level.
- Liaising with printers, binders, and finishers to manage production timelines.
- Ensuring consistency in layout, formatting, typography, and colour accuracy.
- Monitoring printing schedules to ensure that books are delivered on time.
- Tracking Inventory levels and coordinating the factory for book shipments.
- Monitoring printing schedules to ensure books are delivered on time.
- Assisting in budget tracking and cost analysis for book production.
Qualifications and Skills
- SSCE or OND in any relevant field.
- 1 - 3 years of experience in publishing, printing or production.
- Familiarity with printing processes and book binding is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact with colleagues, customers, and other departments.
Requirements
- Strong organization and project management skills.
- Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
- Must be residing within Somolu/Ilupeju Axis.
- Remuneration - Attractive
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV detailing their relevant experience to applications@gakeempublications.com with the subject line: “Production Assistant – Publishing Company” or
APPLY TO THE GM GAKEEM PUBLICATIONS
208, Ikorodu Rd. Palmgrove Bus Stop Somolu, Lagos.
