Role Objective:
To lead and optimize all operations within the printing and coating division of the tin can manufacturing process, ensuring maximum productivity, top-quality output, cost efficiency, safety, and workplace organization. The role also drives a culture of discipline, cleanliness, and continuous improvement under 5S principles.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Production & Productivity Management
- Delegate and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for
printing and coating lines
. - Achieve monthly production targets through targeted productivity and optimum machine utilization and manpower deployment.
- Coordinate with Production Planning & Control (PPC) and Component and Fabrication Production for seamless workflow and timely delivery.
2. Quality & Process Control
- Maintain consistent
print quality, registration, colour matching, and coating uniformity
as per approved standards. - Maintain LSD shade cards for all customer SKUs, colour wise progressives and Pantone share cards for all jobs
- Supervise
positives, plate preparation, and process department management
for accuracy and quality assurance. - Lead root-cause analysis for print and coating defects and establish corrective/preventive actions.
- Establish and ensure adherence to SOPs for all testing procedures such as lacquer tests, Colour matching tests etc.
3. Manpower & Labour Management
- Allocate and supervise operators, helpers, and prepress staff across shifts for smooth operations.
- Maintain discipline, safety, and morale across the department.
- Identify training needs and conduct periodic skill enhancement for operators.
- Foster teamwork and accountability for achieving departmental targets.
4. Maintenance Coordination
- Make and adhere to preventive maintenance schedules and breakdown maintenance of all printing, coating, and plate-making machines.
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure minimal downtime and availability of spares.
- Maintain detailed records of machine performance, stoppages, and service history.
5. Cost Centre & Resource Management
- Manage departmental costs including inks, coatings, thinners, blankets, plates, and utilities.
- Track and reduce material waste, rejections, and rework.
- Implement
cost control and waste reduction initiatives
through process optimization.
6. Cleanliness, Organization & 5S Implementation
- Ensure
cleanliness and orderliness
across printing, coating, and prepress areas. - Maintain proper
racking, stacking, and identification of printed/unprinted sheets
. - Implement and sustain
5S practices (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
. - Conduct periodic audits to monitor adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.
7. Process & System Management
- Maintain job cards, color standards, machine logs, and print history records for traceability.
- Support MIS data entry and ensure timely reporting of production metrics.
8. Coordination & Communication
- Liaise with PPC, QA, Production Maintenance and Toolroom teams to ensure smooth coordination.
- Provide slips to the Toolroom and Maintenance department in case of breakdowns so that timely and recorded resolution can happen
- Participate in daily and weekly review meetings to present departmental performance.
- Engage with marketing or clients on technical print and coating matters as needed.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education:
Diploma or Degree in Printing Technology or Mechanical Engineering.Experience:
1015 years in offset printing on metal sheets (tinplate/aluminum)
.- Hands-on knowledge of
Fuji, Crabtree, or Mailnder
offset presses, coating machines, and prepress systems preferred. - Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Exposure to
ISO / 5S / TPM
environments is highly desirable.
Key Skills:
- Expert in offset lithography and coating process on metal.
- Strong understanding of color matching, Pantone standards, and print troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in productivity monitoring and data-driven decision-making.
- Leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Working knowledge of
MS Excel / ERP / production software
.
