Hybrid Production Operator

Duties and responsibilities

Primary focus

* Create and QC digital artwork, following client and printer guidelines. Able to follow standard packaging requirements, and apply technical specifications / die lines etc.

* Able to apply and check printer specifications, such as overprint, knockout, min dot, BWR.

* Able to follow tasks instructions and prepare / check Final Artwork, able to communicate and raise any issues against guidelines/quality to Line Managers / Department Heads within our organization.

* Be sure to understand the terminology associated within corporate, client's brand guidelines and operate within printed limitations.

* Creating separations, remapping of colors to proper separations, trapping, overprinting, knockouts, imposition, bleeding and/or color correction, which require making independent decisions regarding line screen and compensation curves using given parameters.

* Utilizing knowledge and understanding of the pre-press and printing capabilities of equipment, determines style, technique, and medium best suited to produce desired effects

* Works closely with pre-press and press department personnel to ensure that graphic designs can be produced on existing equipment.

* Discusses graphics at various stages of completion and makes changes as necessary to ensure designs meet printer requirements and approval.

* Develop Proof - preparing a preview of art for the customer illustrating how the final art product will appear

* Complete Preflight activities - the process of reviewing digital files to insure the print readiness of the file

* QC all work performed following the department s SOP s. Check, sign-off, and date checklists

* Expert knowledge of all printing processes (litho / flex / digital / rotogravure / silkscreen) retouching, GMG profiling.

* Manage and accept responsibility for all assigned personnel as they perform production-related tasks

* Support to Develop and implement training programs to upgrade the skills of department associates, particularly those in entry-level positions

* Work with Quality Assurance to ensure that quality products are produced on a consistent basis.

* Support and determine staffing requirements weekly and re-deploy resources during the week as needed to address any shifting manning needs or changes in priorities and scheduling.

* Smooth execution throughout the project and to ensure that work is delivered against the communication objectives and graphics parameters;

* Analyse clients' needs and expectations, communicate the client's needs and expectations to the relevant departments to ensure team can seamless meet and satisfy them;

* Create and maintain documentation as it relates to the production process and wider.

Supporting tasks

* Review and analyse KPI reports measuring productivity, utilization, quality and on-time delivery;

* Prepare proposal to site management from the perspective of Clients' development trend and opportunities;

* Participate in the CAR investigation;

* Participate in client meetings if needed;

* Participate in client planning sessions and provide project management solutions;

* Communicate with the Clients on corporate and cell matters to ensure customers are aware of leadership initiatives and business activities;

* Grasp every opportunity to develop the business by team working and innovation;

* Communicate and seek but in / agreement from site management and / or peers on action plans and / or policies or procedures;

* Create positive work environment within the team;

* Complete any adhoc tasks assigned by site management

* Work with the Production / Technical Directors and IT to maximise efficiencies on automated processes using the ESKO tools available, generating time comparison reports

Performance Management

* RTFT Rate (from SGS to Clients) according to target;

* RTFT Rate (from production to QC) according to target;

* On-time delivery rate for the cell according to target;

Administration:

Follow SOPs in place

Document filing and excellent writing skills

Disciplined and developed organizational skills

Rigorous and logical mind with attention to details

Effective personal organisation methodology

Ensure traceability of what is done