Multicolor Offset Press Crew Supervisor

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

Are you looking for a career that challenges you and gives you the opportunity to learn and grow every day?

• Oliver Inc. **is hiring! Our growing Company is looking for enthusiastic talents to partner with our customers for all their printing and packaging needs!

With more than 250 years of experience, multiple production facilities, and investment in state-of-the-art technology with an emphasis on sustainability, Oliver Inc. offers speed, consistency and nimbleness as a one-stop solution for all of your printing & packaging needs. At Oliver Inc, our core values are part of the framework of our organization. We're passionate and enjoy our work! We value respect and focus on servicing our customers' needs by providing them with creative solutions that help build their brands. When you partner with Oliver, you partner with success.

What You'll Do

As our Lead Pressman, you will be responsible for safely producing premium paperboard packaging while ensuring every job meets customer specifications for color accuracy, registration, and overall print quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Review job orders, proofs, save sheets, LSDs, and production specifications before every job.
• Lead, direct, and motivate a press crew consisting of a 2nd Pressman and Press Feeder.
• Set up, adjust, and operate a multi-color offset printing press.
• Monitor press performance and make adjustments to maintain print quality and production efficiency.
• Control color to customer specifications using proofs, LSDs, and densitometry equipment.
• Adjust image registration and maintain precise image positioning throughout production.
• Inspect printed materials to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Troubleshoot press, print quality, and production issues while implementing corrective actions.
• Manage raw material usage and minimize waste.
• Identify, segregate, and communicate non-conforming product.
• Train and mentor crew members while fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Set up and operate scanning densitometers when applicable.
• Complete production documentation, including production quantities and material usage.
• Save qualifying "Save Sheets" for each production run.
• Ensure proper line clearance between jobs.
• Return unused raw materials and production documentation to the appropriate inventory and storage locations.
• Collaborate with the Director of Print Technologies to improve quality, productivity, and manufacturing processes.
• Provide performance feedback regarding assigned crew members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Accurate color vision and color discrimination.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Lead Pressman on a multi-color offset printing press producing high-quality 4-color process work (5+ years preferred).
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing a press crew.
• Strong understanding of:- Offset printing
  • Ink and water balance
  • Color control and color management
  • Registration control
• Mitsubishi press experience preferred.
• Experience with paperboard packaging, UV inks, in-line coating, and handheld or scanning densitometers preferred.
• Spectrophotometer experience is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, adapt to changing production demands, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing exceptional quality.
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable and growing manufacturing organization
• Opportunity to work with advanced offset printing equipment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and safety-focused culture
• Ongoing training and professional development

If you're an experienced Lead Pressman looking to join a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us produce industry-leading paperboard packaging while growing your career with a company committed to excellence.

Oliver Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Packaging Experience
• Sheet Fed Offset Printing
• 4-color process work

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Mitsubishi