Senior Litho Supervisor: Lead Press & Quality Excellence

The Key Recruitment Group; Elsiesriver; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading printing and packaging company located in Parow is seeking an experienced Litho Supervisor to manage the sheetfed department. This role involves upholding high-quality print standards, optimizing production processes, and fostering a culture of accountability among operators. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience, a solid understanding of offset printing processes, and the ability to operate a Heidelberg A1 press. In this fast-paced environment, attention to detail and teamwork are crucial to meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience in a similar environment.
• Excellent understanding of offset printing processes, colour management and press calibration.

Responsibilities

• Uphold strict quality standards and implement in-line inspections.
• Lead by example and motivate operators.
• Reduce makeready times and optimise plate changes.
• Coordinate with prepress and finishing departments.
• Diagnose printing defects and mechanical issues.
• Promote a safe working environment.
• Seek process innovation and embrace new technologies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Offset printing processes

Colour management

Press calibration

Education

Grade 12 minimum

Printing related qualification preferred

Tools

Heidelberg A1 press

Job description

A leading printing and packaging company located in Parow is seeking an experienced Litho Supervisor to manage the sheetfed department. This role involves upholding high-quality print standards, optimizing production processes, and fostering a culture of accountability among operators. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience, a solid understanding of offset printing processes, and the ability to operate a Heidelberg A1 press. In this fast-paced environment, attention to detail and teamwork are crucial to meet strict deadlines.