Lead Press Operator

Inovar Packaging Group; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Inovar Packaging Group in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring a Lead Press Operator for the night shift to oversee servo-driven narrow web flexographic or hybrid presses. The role involves hands-on operation, coaching staff, and maintaining safety, quality, and uptime.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on press experience, ink knowledge, and strong communication to drive production excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating servo-driven narrow web flexographic presses.
• Knowledge of UV and/or water-based inks and film substrates.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently in a production setting.
• Experience as lead operator or shift lead preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with multi-priority management.
• Proficient with basic computer systems for job tracking.
• Excellent team-oriented communication and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support night-shift flexographic press operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and quality.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot servo-driven narrow web flexographic or digital hybrid press.
• Act as the first escalation point for press, ink, registration, or quality issues.
• Review job tickets and specifications to ensure proper materials and press setup.
• Prepare presses for production: substrates, plates, tooling, registration checks.
• Monitor ink distribution, viscosity, speed, and curing to maintain quality.
• Coach press operators and staff on best practices and safety.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance to resolve issues and maintain schedule.
• Perform routine press maintenance and minor repairs; escalate as needed.
• Ensure safety, housekeeping, and company policies on shift.
• Communicate shift performance and handoffs clearly to leadership.

Skills

Press operation

Lead mentoring

Servo-driven presses

Quality control

Safety

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Mark Andy presses

Nilpeter presses

MPS presses

Omet presses

Job description

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Lead Press Operator

Full Time Manual Labor CIMNORTH, Sioux Falls, SD, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1540

Salary Range: $27.00 To $37.00 Hourly

Position: Flexographic Press Group Lead (Night Shift)

About Inovar Packaging Group

Sioux Falls, an Inovar Packaging Group, LLC Company, is proud to be one of North America’s premier flexographic and digital printing companies. We are committed to the success of our employees and customers by investing in advanced equipment, innovative technology, and strong operational leadership. Our culture is customer-driven, team-oriented, and built on accountability, craftsmanship, and win-win partnerships.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization

Key Objective

The Flexographic Press Group Lead is a hands-on production leader responsible for overseeing nightshift press operations while actively running a servo-driven narrow web flexographic or hybrid press. This role serves as the go-to technical and people leader on shift, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and uptime while supporting and coaching press operators and production staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support night-shift flexographic press operations, ensuring jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot a servo-driven narrow web flexographic or digital hybrid press, including printing and die-cutting operations.
• Act as the first point of escalation for press, ink, registration, or quality issues during the shift.
• Review job tickets and specifications to ensure proper materials, inks, tooling, and press setup.
• Prepare presses for production, including loading substrates, mounting plates, installing tooling, setting impressions, and verifying registration.
• Monitor and adjust ink distribution, viscosity, press speed, and curing/drying systems to maintain print quality and minimize waste.
• Coach and mentor press operators and support staff, reinforcing best practices, quality expectations, and safe work behaviors.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve issues and maintain schedule adherence.
• Perform routine press maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs; elevate maintenance needs as appropriate.
• Ensure safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and company policies are consistently followed on shift.
• Communicate shift performance, issues, and handoffs clearly to leadership and the incoming team.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience operating Mark Andy, Nilpeter, MPS, Omet, or other servo-driven narrow web flexographic presses.
• Strong working knowledge of UV and/or water-based inks, pressure-sensitive labels, and film substrates.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot independently and make sound decisions in a production environment.
• Prior experience serving as a lead operator, senior operator, or informal shift lead preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using basic computer systems for job tracking, reporting, and production documentation.
• Excellent communication skills with a team-oriented, accountable leadership mindset.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of press operation, including standing, lifting, and working on the production floor.