Lead Offset Press Supervisor – Multi-Color Packaging

Oliver Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Oliver Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Pressman to produce premium paperboard packaging with color accuracy, precise registration, and consistent print quality. You will lead a press crew, set up and operate a multi-color offset press, monitor quality, and drive efficiency while solving problems on the fly.

The role requires strong knowledge of ink-and-water balance, color management, and tooling, plus leadership skills to mentor the crew and maintain high production standards.

Qualifications

• Lead Pressman with experience on a multi-color offset press producing high-quality 4-color process work.
• Strong knowledge of offset printing, ink and water balance, color control, and registration.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing a press crew.
• Excellent troubleshooting, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review job orders, proofs, save sheets, LSDs, and production specs before every job.
• Lead, direct, and motivate a press crew (2nd Pressman and Press Feeder).
• Set up, adjust, and operate a multi-color offset printing press.
• Monitor press performance and adjust to maintain print quality and efficiency.
• Control color to customer specs using proofs, LSDs, and densitometry equipment.
• Inspect printed materials to ensure quality standards.
• Troubleshoot press and production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Train and mentor crew members; perform preventative maintenance.

Job description

Oliver Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Pressman to produce premium paperboard packaging with color accuracy, precise registration, and consistent print quality. You will lead a press crew, set up and operate a multi-color offset press, monitor quality, and drive efficiency while solving problems on the fly.

The role requires strong knowledge of ink-and-water balance, color management, and tooling, plus leadership skills to mentor the crew and maintain high production standards.