Head of Printing Department

Role Objective:To lead and optimize all operations within the printing and coating division of the tin can manufacturing process, ensuring maximum productivity, top-quality output, cost efficiency, safety, and workplace organization. The role also drives a culture of discipline, cleanliness, and continuous improvement under 5S principles.Key Responsibilities:1. Production & Productivity ManagementDelegate and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules forprinting and coating lines.Achieve monthly production targets through targeted productivity and optimum machine utilization and manpower deployment.Coordinate with Production Planning & Control (PPC) and Component and Fabrication Production for seamless workflow and timely delivery.2. Quality & Process ControlMaintain consistentprint quality, registration, colour matching, and coating uniformityas per approved standards.Maintain LSD shade cards for all customer SKUs, colour wise progressives and Pantone share cards for all jobsSupervisepositives, plate preparation, and process department managementfor accuracy and quality assurance.Lead root-cause analysis for print and coating defects and establish corrective/preventive actions.Establish and ensure adherence to SOPs for all testing procedures such as lacquer tests, Colour matching tests etc.3. Manpower & Labour ManagementAllocate and supervise operators, helpers, and prepress staff across shifts for smooth operations.Maintain discipline, safety, and morale across the department.Identify training needs and conduct periodic skill enhancement for operators.Foster teamwork and accountability for achieving departmental targets.4. Maintenance CoordinationMake and adhere to preventive maintenance schedules and breakdown maintenance of all printing, coating, and plate-making machines.Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure minimal downtime and availability of spares.Maintain detailed records of machine performance, stoppages, and service history.5. Cost Centre & Resource ManagementManage departmental costs including inks, coatings, thinners, blankets, plates, and utilities.Track and reduce material waste, rejections, and rework.Implementcost control and waste reduction initiativesthrough process optimization.6. Cleanliness, Organization & 5S ImplementationEnsurecleanliness and orderlinessacross printing, coating, and prepress areas.Maintain properracking, stacking, and identification of printed/unprinted sheets.Implement and sustain5S practices (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).Conduct periodic audits to monitor adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.7. Process & System ManagementMaintain job cards, color standards, machine logs, and print history records for traceability.Support MIS data entry and ensure timely reporting of production metrics.8. Coordination & CommunicationLiaise with PPC, QA, Production Maintenance and Toolroom teams to ensure smooth coordination.Provide slips to the Toolroom and Maintenance department in case of breakdowns so that timely and recorded resolution can happenParticipate in daily and weekly review meetings to present departmental performance.Engage with marketing or clients on technical print and coating matters as needed.Qualifications & Experience:Education:Diploma or Degree in Printing Technology or Mechanical Engineering.Experience:10–15 years inoffset printing on metal sheets (tinplate/aluminum).Hands-on knowledge ofFuji, Crabtree, or Mailänderoffset presses, coating machines, and prepress systems preferred.Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.Exposure toISO / 5S / TPMenvironments is highly desirable.Key Skills:Expert in offset lithography and coating process on metal.Strong understanding of color matching, Pantone standards, and print troubleshooting.Proficiency in productivity monitoring and data-driven decision-making.Leadership, communication, and team management skills.Working knowledge ofMS Excel / ERP / production software.