Digital Print Manager

Company Description

Our Pact Packaging division is pioneering a whole of product life cycle approach to sustainable packaging. Partnering with global brands to local producers, we integrate supply chain efficiencies and sustainable practices into everything we design and manufacture.

Our Large Format, Industrial packaging business specializes in the manufacture and supply of rigid plastic and metal packaging servicing for the consumer and industrial sectors.

Job Description

About This Opportunity

The Digital Printer Manager is responsible for overseeing the digital printing operations, ensuring high-quality output across the division. This role manages the prepress workflow, color management, and print file preparation, while leading a small team of digital print technicians. The role is also responsible for maintaining software and hardware standards, ensuring compliance, and optimizing production efficiency.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage and maintain prepress software systems (ESKO, Hybrid Software, GMG).
• Oversee artwork setup including white ink, varnish, and embellishment layers.
• Ensure accurate job setup including step & repeat, tiling, nesting, and sheet ganging.
• Maintain colour management standards including Pantone and brand colour accuracy.
• Operate and calibrate spectrophotometers for colour verification.
• Ensure compliance with GS1 barcode readability standards.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to optimise packaging structures (cartons, labels, etc.).
• Follow WHSE procedures and always maintain a safe work environment.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Proficiency in ESKO, Hybrid Software, GMG.
• Strong understanding of TIFF and PDF file formats.
• Expertise in colour spaces (RGB, CMYK, ECG).
• Experience with packaging structures and print production workflows.
• Knowledge of GS1 barcode standards.
• Skilled in spectrophotometer usage and colour calibration.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Graphic Arts, Print Technology, or equivalent.