Printing Manager

A well-established plastics packaging manufacturer is seeking an experienced Printing Manager to lead and manage its printing department. This role is suited to a hands-on people manager with solid production experience, strong administrative skills, and the ambition to grow within a stable manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily print operations, leading production teams, and ensuring quality, efficiency, and delivery targets are consistently met.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily and weekly printing production schedules
  

• Lead and manage printing staff, including attendance, discipline, and performance
  

• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and deadlines are achieved
  

• Oversee job cards, production reporting, waste control, and administrative accuracy
  

• Monitor print quality, colour consistency, and press changeovers
  

• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and production planning teams
  

• Ensure housekeeping, safety standards, and SOP compliance
  

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and cost control
  

Requirements

• Matric (minimum requirement)
  

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a printing or manufacturing environment
  

• Previous supervisory or management experience
  

• Strong people management and administrative capability
  

• Good understanding of printing processes (flexographic experience advantageous)
  

• Computer literate, with working knowledge of Excel and basic production systems
  

• Willingness to learn, develop, and take on increased responsibility
  

Personal attributes

• Strong leadership and clear communication skills
  

• Organised, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach
  

• Firm but fair people management style
  

• Results-driven with a strong quality focus