Komori Pressroom Lead - 1st Shift

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAt 4over, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Providing our employees with job training and opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. We take pride in fostering a safe environment for all employees in our climate-controlled plants. Summary: The Offset Pressroom Lead is responsible for driving performance, reliability, and consistency across the pressroom, with a primary focus on Komori offset presses. This role leads production scheduling execution, enforces preventative maintenance programs, and monitors key press performance metrics to ensure optimal efficiency and print quality. This position serves as the technical expert for Komori press operations, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and standardizes best practices across all shifts. This role requires strong mechanical knowledge and includes leading, training, and mentoring the press crew while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.This position operates primarily on 1st shift and delivers indirect leadership to 2nd and 3rd shift Press Leads, while providing operational support as a backup press operator to maintain production continuity. Schedule: 1st shift, Monday - Friday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, or similar. Training may occur other times.Salary Range: $30.00-37.00 hourlyCompensation commensurate with experience.At time, we are not engaging with agencies or third-party recruiters. Thank you for understandingDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and execute daily production scheduling for offset press operations, dynamically adjusting priorities to meet changing production demands and deadlinesCollaborate cross-functionally with management, production coordination, plating, and post-press finishing teams to optimize workflow and throughputDevelop, implement, and enforce preventive maintenance (PM) programs for Komori press systems, ensuring adherence to manufacturer standards and maximizing equipment uptimeMonitor and evaluate maintenance effectiveness, partnering with internal maintenance teams and OEM support to reduce downtime and improve reliabilityTrack and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including press speeds, waste levels, make-ready times, and color accuracy, to drive operational efficiencyIdentify performance gaps and implement data-driven improvements to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and consistency across all shiftsLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process optimization, and increased production efficiencyStandardize best practices for press setup, operation, and color management to ensure repeatable, high-quality outputUtilize advanced automation and quality control technologies, including Komori systems (KHS-AI, PDC-SX, KP-C) and Chromachecker color monitoring software, to optimize press performance and color consistencyDiagnose and resolve complex press issues spanning mechanical, environmental, and print quality factors, implementing both immediate fixes and long-term corrective actionsProvide technical expertise in color management and press troubleshooting to support high-quality production standardsTrain and mentor press operators on equipment, processes, and best practices, fostering skill development and operational consistencyDevelop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials to support workforce capability and complianceProvide leadership and direction to multi-shift teams, including 2nd and 3rd shift press leads and crews, ensuring alignment on performance, quality, and production goalsCommunicate production priorities, operational updates, and performance expectations effectively across all shiftsSupport production operations by operating presses as needed to cover planned or unplanned staffing gaps while maintaining safety and quality standardsComplete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environmentAssist in cultivating an interdependent safety culture by reporting workplace hazards, related injuries, illnesses and or/near misses to management immediatelyAttend all department/company meetingsWear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when requiredOther duties as assignedFor an extensive list of responsibilities, duties and physical demands/work environment please refer to the attached Job Description.EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES:Ten (10)+ years offset press experience (Komori presses a plus)Five (5) to seven (7) years of active Leadership experience in print productionStrong knowledge of press systems and color controlExperience with PM programs and performance tracking, preferredExperience with press reporting and color management tools, preferredStrong knowledge of G7 and Delta-E color compliance, preferredContinuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing exposure, preferredCRITICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:Leadership & Team Development: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence multi-shift pressroom teams, including indirect leadership of 2nd and 3rd shift personnel, through coaching, training, and performance alignmentProduction Planning & Time Management: Strong ability to manage complex production schedules, prioritize competing demands, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality and efficiency standardsTechnical Press Expertise: Advanced knowledge of offset press operations, including Komori press systems, with a deep understanding of press mechanics, setup, and print production processesPreventive Maintenance & Equipment Reliability: Ability to develop, implement, and sustain preventive maintenance programs, ensuring optimal equipment performance and reduced downtime through c