Production Manager - Offset Printing & Digital Printing

Position: Manager Production - Offset Printing and Digital Printing

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, supervise, and manage all activities related to offset and digital printing production and finishing operations.
• Handle all technical aspects of offset printing, digital and finishing operations, ensuring smooth workflow and optimize output and quality.
• Manage critical situations effectively and efficiently, especially in high-pressure environments, to maintain production timelines.
• Troubleshoot offset printing, digital and finishing equipment issues and perform minor repairs to ensure minimal downtime.
• Collaborate closely with the Pre-press team to ensure designs meet the required print quality and standards.
• Provide training and development for new staff, with a focus on offset and digital printing technologies, finishing processes, and ink mixing techniques.
• Monitor and improve overall production efficiency, quality control processes, and operational performance.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Vocational qualification in Printing Technology is a must.
• A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in the offset printing industry, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong technical background in offset printing and related equipment, with expertise in troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Prior experience in operating and maintaining offset printing machines (e.g., Heidelberg, Komori, or similar) and Hewlock Packard (HP) digital presses.
• In-depth knowledge of Mellow color management and GMI color management systems.
• Familiarity with Pre-press operations and collaboration for print quality assurance.
• Prior experience in the labeling or packaging industries is highly preferred.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal, to communicate effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) for reporting and communication.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Navi Mumbai.