Production Controller at Macmillan Education

About the Role

• Macmillan Education – South Africa is seeking a skilled Production Controller to join our Regional Publishing Services team, based in Midrand. As a Production Controller, you will coordinate and manage the production processes of educational materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality products.

Role Responsibilities

• Coordinating schedules and production processes
• Managing budgets and costs
• Managing relationships with suppliers 
• Liaising with key stakeholders
• Record keeping and reporting
• Performing quality control and ensuring compliance with company standards

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Printing or Production qualification (print and digital)
• Undergraduate degree in publishing studies or other relevant field (advantageous) 
• Project management qualification/training (advantageous)
• Experience with key software, including MS Office and Adobe applications/DTP software (including, but not limited, to Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• At least 2 years’ experience in a production or publishing environment, preferably in educational publishing
• Knowledge of production processes for educational materials, including print and digital products
• Proven project management experience, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational and time management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strategic-thinking skills
• Able to work effectively in a hybrid, deadline-driven environment