Assistant Manager / Supervisor – Roto Gravure Printing

Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

About Polytanks Ghana

Polytanks Ghana is a leading manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality packaging, industrial, and printing solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We are driven by a strong culture of quality, safety, innovation, and operational excellence.

As we continue to strengthen our printing operations, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Assistant Manager / Supervisor – Roto Gravure Printing to join our production team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performance manufacturing environment while driving quality output, process efficiency, and team development.

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager / Supervisor – Roto Gravure Printing will oversee daily printing operations, ensuring smooth machine performance, adherence to quality standards, efficient resource utilization, and achievement of production targets. The role requires strong technical expertise in rotogravure printing, combined with leadership capabilities to manage teams, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with operational standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, maintaining quality compliance, and ensuring seamless coordination across production, maintenance, and quality teams.

Job Context & Key Challenges

This role operates in a dynamic manufacturing environment where success depends on:

• Maintaining strict process control in high-speed rotogravure printing operations.
• Ensuring consistent product quality while minimizing waste and downtime.
• Upholding compliance with safety standards, SOPs, and customer specifications.
• Managing and developing production teams to achieve shift and departmental targets.
• Coordinating multiple production activities under tight deadlines and cost constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Process Control & Production Management

• Ensure smooth and efficient operation of rotogravure printing machines to achieve daily and monthly production targets.
• Support the supervision of the printing department in managing shift operations and workflow execution.
• Monitor production performance to ensure adherence to planned schedules, output targets, and cost standards.
• Ensure slitting and finishing operations meet approved technical specifications.
• Maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety regulations, and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve machine performance.
• Support machine cleaning, basic maintenance activities, and coordination with maintenance teams.
• Participate in audits, training programs, and SOP implementation initiatives.
• Communicate key quality and production performance metrics to team members.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all printed products meet required quality standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct quality control checks throughout the production process.
• Support the development and introduction of new products in collaboration with customers and technical teams.
• Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintain compliance with ISO quality management systems.
• Support corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.

People Management & Resource Utilization

• Lead, supervise, and support production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Ensure effective utilization of manpower, materials, and machine resources.
• Participate in manpower planning and support budgeting processes aligned with productivity and cost targets.
• Develop team members through coaching, training, and on-the-job guidance.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure smooth coordination between printing, maintenance, quality, and other departments.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Support process optimization initiatives to improve productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Identify operational challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports for management review.
• Contribute to the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Printing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience in rotogravure printing or flexible packaging manufacturing.
• Proven experience operating or supervising high-speed printing machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ink systems, printing processes, and production workflows.
• Experience in ISO-certified manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Rotogravure Printing Operations
• Ink Systems and Printing Process Knowledge
• Quality Control and Assurance
• Machine Setup, Operation, and Troubleshooting
• Slitting and Finishing Operations
• GMP and ISO Quality Systems
• Basic Maintenance Support
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Production Reporting and Documentation

Managerial Competencies

• Planning and Organizing
• Execution and Delegation Skills
• Decision-Making Ability
• Team Leadership and Supervision
• Resource and Time Management

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and collaboration mindset
• High achievement orientation
• Ability to manage pressure and tight deadlines
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Creativity and continuous improvement mindset
• Strong adaptability and resilience

Job Purpose of Direct Reports

Direct reportees are responsible for supporting the achievement of production targets for the printing department in line with agreed quality standards, cost efficiency, and operational timelines.

How to Apply

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