Production Team Leader

Job Purpose
The Production Team Leader oversees the day-to-day operations of the Pro-Photobook and personalized photo products line. This role combines hands-on technical expertise, line supervision, and operational support to ensure output meets strict quality, volume, and timeline targets. Beyond managing daily workflow and operator performance, the Team Leader plays a vital technical role in prototype development, inventory control, and cross-station coverage.
Key Responsibilities1. Production & Line Supervision
● Daily Operations: Oversee all operations on Production Line to meet daily production targets and tight dispatch timelines.
● Workflow Management: Assign tasks to operators based on skill set, monitor production flow, and proactively resolve line bottlenecks or equipment issues.
● Absenteeism & Line Support: Step in and directly operate equipment/stations during operator absenteeism or high-volume peak periods to prevent production delays.
2. Quality Control & Safety
● Quality Assurance: Ensure all finished products strictly adhere to premium quality standards (print quality, binding accuracy, alignment, and finishing).
● Safety Protocols: Enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines across the production floor to maintain a safe working environment.
3. Technical & Product Development Support
● Prototype Manufacturing: Collaborate directly with the Product Development team to build prototypes, evaluate material behavior, and test new photobook structures or personalized product designs.
● Process Feasibility: Provide practical, floor-level technical feedback to ensure new products can be efficiently mass-produced.
4. Inventory & Resource Management
● Inventory Control: Track production inventory (paper stocks, covers, adhesives, consumables) and report usage to prevent material shortages.
● Resource Coordination: Work closely with the Production Manager to align shift schedules, machine capacity, and raw material availability.
5. Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
● Identify bottlenecks, material waste, and downtime drivers; propose lean manufacturing solutions (Kaizen, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping).
● Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality Control teams to resolve technical issues quickly.
6. Team Leadership & Training
● Onboarding & Training: Conduct initial technical and operational training for new operators on machine operation, quality checks, and handling procedures.
● Performance Supervision: Monitor operator efficiency, provide continuous feedback, and foster a team culture focused on accuracy and craftsmanship.
Qualifications & Requirements
● Educational Background: ITI / Diploma / Degree in Printing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Arts, or a related technical field.
● Technical Knowledge: Understanding of photobook manufacturing processes, including digital printing, trimming, casing-in, creasing, lay-flat binding, and post-press finishing techniques.
● Work Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on experience in printing, binding, packaging, or personalized product manufacturing with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
Key Skills & Competencies
Skill Category Core Competency
Technical & Practical Equipment troubleshooting, prototype assembly, print/finishing process
knowledge
Operational Workflow optimization, inventory tracking, bottleneck resolution
Leadership Team supervision, operator training, clear communication under tight deadlines
Quality Orientation Sharp attention to detail, high standard for premium product finishing

Work arrangement
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