Printing Production Supervisor

Printing Production Supervisor Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Printing Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations on the printing floor. The successful candidate will lead a production team, manage digital and offset printing workflows, ensure high-quality output, and maintain efficiency, safety, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced print shop environment. Key Responsibilities - Supervise and manage the full printing floor operations, including digital printing, offset printing, pre-press, and finishing. - Lead, coach, and schedule production staff to meet daily and weekly production targets. - Oversee job planning, prioritisation, and workflow from file receipt to final delivery. - Perform and supervise pre-press checks using Adobe software to ensure files are print-ready. - Ensure high standards of print quality, colour accuracy, and finished product consistency. - Monitor machine performance (digital and offset presses), coordinate basic maintenance, and escalate technical issues. - Coordinate outsourcing of jobs when required and manage external suppliers. - Conduct regular quality checks (QC) and take ownership of final product quality. - Enforce workplace safety (WSH), housekeeping, and 5S standards on the production floor. - Track production metrics, material usage, waste reduction, and productivity reports. - Train junior operators and general workers on processes, quality standards, and safety. - Resolve production issues promptly and maintain smooth communication with sales and customer service teams. Requirements - Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience managing a printing floor / production team in a print shop or commercial printing environment. - Strong knowledge of digital printing, offset printing, pre-press, and finishing processes. - Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat** for pre-press file checking, colour management, PDF workflow, and print-ready preparation. - Experience supervising machine operators and production staff. - Proven ability to manage multiple jobs, deadlines, and resources under pressure. - Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. - Physically fit and able to work on the production floor. - Committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. - Willing to work shifts, overtime, or weekends when required. Skills / Core Competencies Technical & Production Skills - Printing floor management (digital & offset) - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat** (pre-press, graphics, and digital printing file handling) - Production planning & workflow control - Quality control & colour management - Print finishing & post-press oversight - Machine monitoring & basic troubleshooting - Job prioritisation and outsourcing coordination Leadership & Soft Skills - Team leadership and staff supervision - Strong ownership and accountability - Excellent time management and prioritisation - Clear communication and problem-solving - Proactive, disciplined, and results-driven - High attention to detail and quality focus - Able to speak English and Chinese