Journals Publishing Production Supervisor - Cape Town City Centre
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Job Information Job Opening ID ZR_1568_JOB Hours of work Full-time Location Type In Office Industry Printing/Packaging/Publishing Salary R24 000 to R32 000 depending on experience Remuneration Term Per Month Province Western Cape City Cape Town Country South Africa Job Description As a Production Supervisor in scholarly publishing, you'll manage language editing, proofreading, galley preparation, and publishing procedures to ensure the punctual and precise production of peer-reviewed academic publications. Suitable candidates will need to have a bachelor's degree in People Management, Production Management, Publishing, Journalism, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in production management within the scholarly publishing industry. Responsibilities: Team Management: Lead and supervise a team comprising language editors, proofreaders, and production staff. Responsibilities include task delegation, providing guidance, and monitoring workflow to ensure timely completion of editorial and production tasks. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all edited and proofread manuscripts meet high standards of quality in language, grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, and adherence to journal style guidelines. Editorial Coordination: Coordinate the language editing and proofreading process for submitted manuscripts. Assign tasks to editors and proofreaders, and oversee revisions based on author feedback and editor recommendations. Galley Proofing: Manage the galley proofing process by reviewing typeset proofs for accuracy, consistency, formatting errors, and compliance with journal specifications before final publication. Publication Management: Oversee the publication process, coordinating with authors, reviewers, editors, and production teams to ensure accepted manuscripts progress through the production pipeline according to the publication schedule and meet deadlines. Strategic Production Planning: Develop and implement production schedules, anticipating potential bottlenecks or challenges and planning contingencies accordingly to ensure timely publication of all content. Workflow Optimisation: Identify opportunities to streamline language editing, proofreading, and production workflows. Implement efficient processes and leverage technology or tools to enhance productivity and quality. Training and Development: Provide training and coaching for team members to enhance their skills, knowledge, and proficiency in scholarly publishing standards and practices. Quality Control Procedures: Establish and enforce quality control procedures, such as style guide adherence, consistency checks, and quality assurance measures, to maintain the integrity and accuracy of published content. Collaboration: Collaborate with editorial, production, and publishing teams to ensure effective communication, coordination, and alignment of goals and objectives across departments. Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular performance evaluations for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement or professional development. Requirements Bachelor's degree in People Management, Production Management, Publishing, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management within the scholarly publishing industry, with a track record of leading teams successfully. At least two years of experience in a supervisory role, demonstrating leadership abilities and relevant work experience. Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex production schedules accurately. Must excel in task prioritisation, resource allocation, and timeline management to meet publishing deadlines. Effective motivation and coaching skills to inspire and support team members. Excellent organisational and time management skills, enabling the management of multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge of scholarly publishing processes and best practices, including peer review workflows and editorial standards. Proficiency in publishing software such as MS Office (Word and Excel). Proficiency in publishing software and platforms like Open Journal Systems (OJS) or Editorial Manager. Strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality and integrity in academic publishing.
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