Job Description
Full details about the role and requirements
Yukerja Summary
The Pre-Print Manager (Printing and Packaging Manufacturing) role at YSQ International Pte Ltd is curated from JobStreet (category Manufaktur). Note the work location (Batam Kota, Riau Islands) before applying. Yukerja.com is not the employer — applications are handled on the official source site.
About the role
This role is for one of our entities in Batam, PT Indo Kreasi Grafika (IKG). Must lead and refine pre-press workflows including file checks, trapping, imposition, CTP calibration, proofing workflows, and RIP settings. Ensure colour consistency across multiple presses using colour standards (Fogra, G7, ISO 12647-2). Establish colour profiles for different substrates (paper, synthetic, films) and printing technologies (offset, Flexo, rotogravure, digital).
Key responsibilities
Lead and refine pre-press workflows including file checks, trapping, imposition, CTP calibration, proofing workflows, and RIP settings
Ensure colour consistency across multiple presses using colour standards (Fogra, G7, ISO 12647-2)
Establish colour profiles for different substrates (paper, synthetic, films) and printing technologies (offset, Flexo, rotogravure, digital)
Conduct fingerprinting, press characterisation, and maintain colour quality documentation
Provide technical leadership in resolving print issues (dot gain, mis-registration, ghosting, colour variation, ink adhesion, trapping issues)
Collaborate with production to reduce makeready time, enhance press stability, and improve OEE
Lead NPI feasibility studies: printability assessments, substrate trials, ink compatibility testing
Develop print specification documents including die-lines, colour standards, print sequence, finishing requirements
Evaluate, develop, and qualify new suppliers for inks, plates, blankets, cylinders, substrates, coatings
Lead Lean/CI projects to reduce waste (ink waste, plate remake, non-conformance, machine downtime)
About you
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 5 years experience as Development Manager, preferably in similar industry
Knowledge in Paper packaging, understand the process of NPI and development, packaging and understand the product concept
Good English communication
Good planning and problem-solving skills with proven track record in achieving results through or with other team members
Technical skills as plus factor: Photoshop, Illustrators, Adobe Acrobat professional & Pitstop, Corel Draw, InDesign, Colour Management
About us
PT Indo Kreasi Grafika (IKG) is located in Tunas Industrial Estate, Lot No.1-H Kel Belian Kec Batam Kota.