South Africa: Litho Supervisor

Leading and growing company in the printing and packaging industry seeks to employ a suitably experienced Litho Supervisor at their plant in Parow . You will manage the sheetfed department to ensure high-quality print standards and tight deadlines are met. For the position you would be required to have: Grade 12 minimum Printing related qualification preferred Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience in a similar environment Must be able to operate a Heidelberg A1 press High attention to detail and teamwork Excellent understanding of offset printing processes, colour management and press calibration Responsibilities would include you to: Uphold strict quality standards, implementing in-line inspections, colour control (2 ?E targets), and defect-reduction practices. Lead by example, motivates operators, fosters skill growth, and builds a culture of accountability and pride in workmanship. Reduce makeready times, optimising plate changes, minimising waste, and maintaining uptime and throughput. Coordinate effectively with prepress, die-cutting, and finishing departments to ensure smooth production flow and on-time delivery. Diagnose printing defects, mechanical issues, and colour inconsistencies, using root-cause analysis to implement permanent solutions. Promote a safe working environment, adheres to ISO, GMP, and environmental standards, and ensures all procedures are properly documented. Seek process innovation, embraces new technologies (e.g., CIP3/CIP4 data, automated colour control), and drives lean manufacturing principles Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information