Print Production Manager - Patna (Bihar)

Pitambra Books; Patna; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitabmra Books in Patna is seeking a Senior Print Production Manager to lead our web offset printing facility. You will oversee production operations, quality, and output, guiding a team across shifts.

The ideal candidate has extensive web offset experience, with 3+ years in plant leadership, and a background in textbook printing is preferred. Patna-based or willing to relocate. On-site role with full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in web offset printing required.
• 3+ years leading a plant or shift.
• Textbook printing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day plant operations end-to-end: press scheduling and output targets.
• Lead a team of operators, supervisors and helpers across shifts.
• Ensure on-time delivery of high-volume print jobs without quality compromise.
• Own press efficiency: minimise makeready time, paper waste and downtime.
• Set and enforce quality standards across pre-press, printing and finishing.
• Manage inventory of paper, ink and consumables; coordinate with vendors.
• Oversee press maintenance (preventive + breakdown) and safety compliance.
• Report production MIS to senior management regularly.

Skills

Press scheduling

Team leadership

Quality control

Operations mgmt

Tools

Web offset presses

Job description

We are hiring a senior Print Production Manager to lead our web offset printing facility in Patna. You will lead the entire print production operations, quality, team, and output.

Role & responsibilities

• Run day-to-day plant operations end-to-end press scheduling, output targets, shift management
• Lead a team of operators, supervisors, and helpers across shifts
• Ensure on-time delivery of high-volume print jobs without quality compromise
• Own press efficiency minimise makeready time, paper waste, and downtime
• Set and enforce quality standards across pre-press, printing, and finishing
• Manage inventory of paper, ink, and consumables; coordinate with vendors
• Oversee press maintenance (preventive + breakdown) and safety compliance
• Report production MIS to senior management regularly

Preferred candidate profile

• 7+ years in web offset printing, with at least 3 years leading a plant or shift
• Hands-on experience on web offset presses
• Prior experience in textbook printing preferred
• Based in or willing to relocate to Patna