Vacancy title:
Production Manager – Offset

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Precision Recruitment International

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 6 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Our client is one of the largest and most established printing and packaging companies in East Africa, supplying the region with high-quality commercial printing (books, posters, flyers, labels, cartons), flexible packaging, garmenting, promotional items, and large-format advertising materials. The company is known for its strong manufacturing capacity and commitment to quality.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Manager to lead the Offset Printing Department. This includes sheetfed offset machines and various finishing machines such as perfect binding, saddle stitch, gang stitching, folder-gluer, and die-cutting. Key product lines include beer labels, books, posters, flyers, and carnets.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Printing Engineering or Applied Science from a reputable institution.
• 7–10 years of hands-on experience as a Production Manager in a commercial printing press (books, posters, flyers, carnets, etc.).
• Proven experience managing a team of at least 30 people (shift in charge, supervisors, operators, etc.).
• Practical experience running at least 2 offset presses (minimum 4-colour).
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with finishing machines such as gang stitching, saddle stitch, and perfect binding.
• Proficiency in SAP or any other production application software.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Minimum age: 35 years.

Key Responsibilities

Production Efficiency & Output

• Schedule jobs for printing and binding according to delivery schedules.
• Approve material requisitions, goods receipt notes, and jobs before production.
• Monitor machine efficiency and optimize utilization while minimizing downtime.
• Ensure daily programs and delivery schedules are met.

Quality Assurance

• Maintain high standards to ensure printed materials meet client specifications.
• Implement and monitor quality control measures throughout production.
• Collaborate with supervisors and shift leaders to address quality and machine issues.

Human Resource Management

• Supervise and manage printing teams, including operators, helpers, and support staff.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company HR policies.
• Recruit and onboard production staff when required.

Cost Control & Resource Management

• Monitor production costs, overtime, contract labour, and material usage.
• Highlight concerns around stock levels of paper, inks, spares, and consumables.
• Work with procurement to source cost-effective supplies.

Maintenance

• Plan preventative maintenance with the Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure machines are maintained and operational at all times.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Enforce workplace safety practices and compliance with ISO standards.
• Ensure successful completion of third-party and supplier audits.
• Maintain safety equipment and ensure a clean, hygienic production environment.

Raw Material Planning

• Review monthly/quarterly raw material plans with the planning team.
• Address quality concerns and forecast new requirements.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide regular reports on production performance and efficiency.
• Recommend improvements in processes, technology, and systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support lean manufacturing principles.

General Management

• Support maintenance teams with both proactive and reactive services.
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve technical problems.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships (suppliers, service providers, regulators).
• Ensure production data management systems are accurate and up to date.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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