Printer No.1

South African Bank Note Company (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

South African Bank Note Company (Pty) Ltd is seeking a production supervisor to manage high‑quality security printing operations. You will oversee the press, numbering and coating processes, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, and coach a team of operators and assistants.

The role requires matric plus lithography trade testing and relevant licenses; previous leadership in printing is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Matric with relevant trade qualifications preferred.
• TT3 and Trade Test Lithography.
• Moving machinery licenses are desirable.
• Varnish operating certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for overall production and quality.
• Set-up, perform make-ready and operate numbering, coating and varnishing machines and lithography.
• Perform first line maintenance and report faults.
• Conduct quality control checks during print.
• Set up and analyse quality inspection systems for defects.
• Provide technical support to assistants and operators.
• Ensure standards, safety and SABN policies are followed.
• Oversee Printer no. 2 and production assistants.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth press operation.
• Handover press between shifts.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy

Machine changeover

Problem solving

HMI literacy

Physical fitness

Leading and coaching

Teamwork

Education

Matric

TT3 and Trade Test Lithography

Moving machinery licenses (desirable)

Varnish operating certificate (desirable)

Tools

Varnish operating certificate

Job description

Purpose

To print high quality security products according to customer requirements and SABN standards.

Job Description

Purpose

To print high quality security products according to customer requirements and SABN standards.

Main Responsibilities (not Limited To)

• Take responsibility for the overall production, performance of the machine, team, and quality produced.
• Set-up, perform make-ready and operate the Numbering, Coating and Numbering Varnishing combination Machines and Lithography in line with production standards, targets, quality and safety standards.
• Complete First Line Maintenance and report any machine faults to Plant, Equipment & Maintenance (PEM) Department.
• Conduct numbering and varnishing quality control checks during print in line with quality control plan (QCP).
• Set up and analyse quality inspection systems for effective functionality and response to defects.
• Report any deviations to the Supervisor in the section.
• Provide Assistants and Operators with technical support/training when the need arises.
• Ensure workplace is clean and tidy at all times in line with Operational Excellence Standards.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality regulations and standards are adhered to in line with the SABN policy and legal requirements.
• Perform reasonable value-add ad hoc duties or activities that are beyond normal scope of work, when requested.
• Technically oversee the work of Printer no. 2 and the Production Assistants allocated to the machine within area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with the Printer no. 2, Numbering Barrels Operators, Quality team members and Production Assistants to ensure the smooth functioning of the press.
• Ensure proper hand-over of the press in line with Printer no. 1 of the following shift.
• Ensure that the machine is cleaned thoroughly and prepared for the next shift and/or denomination.
• All work and behaviour is aligned to SABN values.
  
  

The Preferred Candidate Is Likely To Have

• Matric
• TT3 and Trade Test Lithography
• Relevant moving machinery licenses (desirable)
• Varnish operating certificate (desirable)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the printing industry
• Previous team leadership experience - desirable
  
  

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to conduct machine change over (quick change over technology/make-ready)
• Intermediate problem-solving skills (including analysis skills)
• Developed numeracy skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Handles repetitive tasks with consistent accuracy
• Ability to lead and coach others - desirable
• Learns new configuration and technologies quickly
• Developed computer literacy skills [Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Screens]
• Physical fitness is a requirement for the role (ability to perform knocking and lift approximately 30 - 40 kg)
• The incumbent should be able to/comfortable to work at heights.
  
  

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