Printing manager-(Plastic Packaging / Tube Manufacturing)

Job Purpose

To manage printing and decoration operations for seamless cosmetic tubes, ensuring print quality, colour accuracy, productivity, minimum rejection and timely production.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare machine-wise printing plans based on production and dispatch requirements.
• Manage Flexographic, Dry Offset and Screen Printing, hot foiling and other decoration processes.
• Control printing parameters, artwork, colour shades, registration and print positioning.
• Ensure first-piece approval before starting bulk production.
• Manage ink formulation, viscosity, colour matching and batch-to-batch consistency.
• Monitor printing defects such as smudging, pinholes, poor ink adhesion, scuffing, missing print, ghosting and foil defects.
• Coordinate artwork, pre-press activities, cylinder/plate/screen development and colour approvals.
• Improve machine utilisation, output and changeover time while reducing rejection, ink wastage and consumable costs.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, PPC and Development teams to ensure smooth operations.

Key KPIs

• Printing plan achievement: ≥95–100%.
• Minimum printing rejection, colour defects and customer complaints.
• First-piece approval: 100%.
• Maximum practical machine utilisation.
• Continuous reduction in changeover time and ink wastage.

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Printing Technology or Packaging.
• 10+ years of experience in plastic tube printing and decoration.
• Strong practical experience in Flexographic, Dry Offset and Screen Printing.
• Experience in cosmetic/pharmaceutical packaging preferred.
• Knowledge of colour matching, inks, printing plates, screens and printing defect control.