Komori Offset Pressroom Lead (1st Shift)

Hopkins Printing, Inc.; Huber Heights, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,962,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Job summary

4over is seeking an Offset Pressroom Lead for our Huber Heights, OH operation. The role drives press scheduling, maintenance programs, and color management for Komori presses, mentoring the press crew and ensuring safe, high-quality output.

The successful candidate will lead multi-shift teams, monitor KPIs, and implement data-driven improvements to maximize OEE and on-time delivery. Expect a demanding, hands-on leadership role with growth opportunities in a climate-controlled plant environment.

Qualifications

• Ten (10)+ years offset press experience (Komori presses a plus)
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of active Leadership experience in print production
• Strong knowledge of press systems and color control
• Experience with PM programs and performance tracking, preferred
• Experience with press reporting and color management tools, preferred
• Strong knowledge of G7 and Delta-E color compliance, preferred
• Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing exposure, preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute daily production scheduling for offset press operations, dynamically adjusting priorities to meet changing production demands and deadlines
• Collaborate cross-functionally with management, production coordination, plating, and post-press finishing teams to optimize workflow and throughput
• Develop, implement, and enforce preventive maintenance (PM) programs for Komori press systems, ensuring adherence to manufacturer standards and maximizing equipment uptime
• Monitor and evaluate maintenance effectiveness, partnering with internal maintenance teams and OEM support to reduce downtime and improve reliability
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including press speeds, waste levels, make-ready times, and color accuracy, to drive operational efficiency
• Identify performance gaps and implement data-driven improvements to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and consistency across all shifts
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process optimization, and increased production efficiency
• Standardize best practices for press setup, operation, and color management to ensure repeatable, high-quality output
• Utilize advanced automation and quality control technologies, including Komori systems (KHS-AI, PDC-SX, KP-C) and Chromachecker color monitoring software, to optimize press performance and color consistency
• Diagnose and resolve complex press issues spanning mechanical, environmental, and print quality factors, implementing both immediate fixes and long-term corrective actions
• Provide technical expertise in color management and press troubleshooting to support high-quality production standards
• Train and mentor press operators on equipment, processes, and best practices, fostering skill development and operational consistency
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials to support workforce capability and compliance
• Provide leadership and direction to multi-shift teams, including 2nd and 3rd shift press leads and crews, ensuring alignment on performance, quality, and production goals
• Communicate production priorities, operational updates, and performance expectations effectively across all shifts
• Support production operations by operating presses as needed to cover planned or unplanned staffing gaps while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Complete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.

Skills

Leadership

Press scheduling

Color management

Troubleshooting

PM programs

Education

10+ years offset press experience

5–7 years leadership in print production

Tools

Komori press systems

Chromachecker color monitoring

Job description

4over is seeking an Offset Pressroom Lead for our Huber Heights, OH operation. The role drives press scheduling, maintenance programs, and color management for Komori presses, mentoring the press crew and ensuring safe, high-quality output.

The successful candidate will lead multi-shift teams, monitor KPIs, and implement data-driven improvements to maximize OEE and on-time delivery. Expect a demanding, hands-on leadership role with growth opportunities in a climate-controlled plant environment.