Job Description: Production & Quality
Head (Proofing Production QC)
Overall Objective
To plan and coordinate proofing jobs manage production schedules and ensure strict
quality control so that all packaging/print outputs are delivered on time error-free and to
client-approved specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Proofing & Planning
- Prepare and maintain proofing schedules based on client approvals and production
timelines.
- Manage version control of artworks and proofs (digital/Epson/Indigo/offset).
- Liaise with clients prepress and design teams to ensure timely feedback and corrections.
- Ensure proofs are preflighted color-managed and compliant with brand/FMCG standards.
- Track and document approvals maintaining a master log for all projects.
Production Management
- Create and monitor daily/weekly production schedules for printing and finishing.
- Allocate resources (machine time substrates manpower) effectively to meet deadlines.
- Coordinate between design prepress QC and dispatch teams to avoid bottlenecks.
- Supervise machine readiness - ensure preventive maintenance and press calibration.
- Troubleshoot production issues (registration ink substrate finishing errors).
- Optimize material usage and control waste to reduce costs.
- Prepare daily/weekly production status reports for management.
Quality Control
- Approve first-off sheets before full-scale printing.
- Conduct proof-to-print comparison for accuracy in text layout dielines and colors.
- Check color accuracy using spectrophotometers/densitometers; ensure ICC profile
adherence.
- Inspect raw materials (substrates inks coatings) before production use.
- Monitor consistency during runs: registration dot gain trapping density.
- Document quality issues maintain rejection logs and take corrective/preventive actions.
- Train operators in basic QC checks and maintain calibration logs for all proofing/printing
devices.
Skills & Attributes Required
- Strong understanding of prepress color management and printing processes
(offset gravure digital).
- Ability to balance planning execution and QC simultaneously.
- Excellent eye for detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership skills to guide operators and coordinate with cross-functional
allocation