Post Press Offset Printing Supervisor Kinshasa, Congo

Post Press Machine Operator cum Supervisor (OFFSET / DIGITAL)

Location: Kinshasa, DR Congo
Company: Instaprint SARL

Instaprint SARL is a well-established offset and digital printing company based in Kinshasa, DR Congo. We produce a wide range of commercial print products including books, diaries, notebooks, stationery, packaging and marketing materials.

We are looking for a hands-on Post Press Machine Operator cum Supervisor with strong experience in post-press / finishing and team supervision to join us on a long-term expatriate contract.

Key Technical Skills

The ideal candidate will have practical, hands-on experience operating and supervising:

• Perfect binding machines
  
• Folding machines
  
• Die-cutting machines
  
• Guillotine / cutting machines
  
• Other finishing machines (pinning, saddle stitching, creasing, perforating, etc.)
  

Experience in offset printing environments and a solid understanding of the full production workflow (pre-press, press, post-press) is essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Operate post press machinery independently
• Supervise and manage post press staff
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved
• Train and guide operators and helpers
• Maintain cleanliness, discipline, and efficiency in the department
• Troubleshoot basic machine and production issues
• Ensure jobs are completed correctly and on time

• Floor supervision & coordination
  
  • Oversee the daily operations of the production floor.
    
  • Allocate work to operators and helpers, and ensure jobs are completed on time.
    
  • Monitor job progress and resolve bottlenecks quickly.
    
• Machine operation & support
  
  • Personally operate finishing machines when required (binding, folding, die-cutting, cutting, etc.).
    
  • Assist operators in setting up jobs, changeovers, and troubleshooting.
    
  • Ensure machines are run at optimal speed and quality.
    
• Quality & productivity
  
  • Ensure all jobs meet quality standards and client specifications.
    
  • Minimise wastage of paper, ink and materials.
    
  • Implement and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) on the floor.
    
• Team leadership & training
  
  • Supervise a team of approximately 50 staff (operators, helpers, assistants).
    
  • Train and develop local staff in machine operation, safety and quality.
    
  • Maintain discipline, teamwork and a positive work atmosphere.
    
• Planning, materials & maintenance
  
  • Coordinate with planning / costing teams to execute production schedules.
    
  • Monitor material usage and coordinate with stores for paper, plates, consumables, etc.
    
  • Coordinate basic preventive maintenance and report breakdowns to management / technicians.
    
  • Support implementation of systems and process improvements.
    
• Reporting
  
  • Report daily production, issues and progress to management.
    
  • Flag potential delays, quality issues or resource gaps in advance.
    

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in a commercial offset printing press (factory / production environment).
  
• Strong knowledge of finishing department machines:
  
  • Folding, cutting/guillotine, perfect binding, pinning/stitching, die-cutting, etc.
    
• Proven ability to:
  
  • Execute print production jobs as per schedule in coordination with planning / costing.
    
  • Lead and supervise a production team on the shop floor.
    
  • Work independently and take responsibility for the entire production area when required.
    
• Good technical understanding of printing and finishing processes.
  
• Must be comfortable working on the floor (not only office-based).
  
• Prior experience in training junior staff is a strong advantage.
  
• Prior overseas / expatriate experience is an advantage but not mandatory.