About the role
Job Title: Production Head – Offset Printing
Location: Bangalore
Experience Required: 10–15 Years
Industry: Printing & Packaging
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end offset printing and postpress operations, ensuring timely and high-quality output
- Prepare and execute production plans for duplex mono cartons, corrugated cartons, rigid boxes, and folding cartons
- Train operators on machine handling, SOPs, and 5S standards across laminators, die-cutters (auto/manual), and folder-gluers
- Coordinate job allocation and manpower planning across printing, postpress, and corrugation departments
- Ensure raw material availability and align production with urgent delivery schedules from Sales/PM teams
- Drive maximum machine and manpower utilization while minimizing wastage and non-conformance
- Supervise a team of 200+ employees, fostering motivation, discipline, and continuous improvement
- Monitor and troubleshoot machine breakdowns, coordinating with maintenance engineers for timely resolution
- Implement and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ensure compliance with company standards
- Maintain daily MIS reports, production logs, and performance metrics for review and optimization
Candidate Profile:
- 10–15 years of experience in offset printing production, with exposure to duplex mono cartons, corrugated cartons, and rigid boxes
- Strong technical knowledge of offset machines, laminators, die-cutters, folder-gluers, and corrugation setups
- Proven ability to lead large teams and manage high-volume production environments
- Skilled in production planning, workflow optimization, and cross-functional coordination
- Familiarity with ISO standards, lean manufacturing, and QMS implementation
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, ERP, and SAP systems
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Offset Printing Operations, Duplex Mono Carton Production, Corrugated Carton Manufacturing, Rigid Box Planning, Laminator Operation, Auto Die Cutting, Manual Die Cutting, Folder Gluer Machine Handling, Production Planning, Manpower Allocation, SOP & 5S Implementation, Quality Management System (QMS), Raw Material Coordination, Sales Coordination, Urgent Delivery Management, MIS Reporting, Machine Maintenance Coordination, Team Leadership, Wastage Control, Job Allocation, Postpress Operations, Corrugation Planning, Folding Machine Planning, Training & Development, Target-Based Execution, Excel Proficiency, ERP/SAP Knowledge, ISO Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Department Coordination