Operations & Production (Printing Industry)

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Operations & Production (Printing Industry) (POS26172)

Area: Benrose, GP

Salary: Market Related

Lead our wide-format printing facility to new heights! If you have 10+ years in print/production, expertise in roll-to-roll, flatbed & automated cutting, and a talent for optimizing workflows and leading teams, this is your next career move.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 8–10 years in Print/Production Management, with at least 5 years at a Senior/Strategic level.
• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of wide-format processes (UV, Solvent, Latex), rigid substrate handling (DIBOND®, Acrylic, PVC), and CNC/Digital cutting (Zünd, Kongsberg, etc.).
• Financial Literacy: Proven ability to manage a departmental P&L, optimize gross margins, and handle international procurement/logistics.
• Software Proficiency: High-level experience with Print MIS/ERP systems and RIP software (e.g., Onyx, Caldera).
• Leadership: Experience managing a multi-shift team of 20+ staff members (Operators, Finishers, and Team Leads).

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Mastery: Oversee end-to-end production (roll-to-roll, rigid substrates, and finishing) to ensure optimal scheduling and lightning-fast turnaround times.
• Strategic Growth: Identify and implement cutting-edge technologies, automation, and workflow enhancements to keep us at the forefront of the industry.
• Quality & Precision: Maintain rigorous QA standards, ensuring color accuracy and finishing precision meet the exacting needs of our top-tier clients.
• Financial Stewardship: Manage departmental budgets, optimize gross margins, and lead local/international procurement of substrates and consumables.
• Team Leadership: Foster a culture of accountability and excellence, managing and upskilling a diverse team of production managers and machine operators.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the technical bridge between Sales, Client Services, and Production to deliver complex, high-value projects.

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