Operations Manager – Web Offset Printing
TMA Group is an Australian-owned multinational specialising in print, print management, technology, and logistics solutions. Established in ****, we employ over 500 staff across Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and the United States. Our warehouse operation is the engine room of our customer promise, and we're looking for a hands-on leader to run it at despatch.
About the Role
As Operations Manager, you will plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of our web offset printing operations. Your day-to-day will include:
Managing daily production to hit output targets, quality standards and delivery schedules
Planning production schedules to maximise press uptime and minimise downtime
Supervising printing, finishing and support teams and driving productivity
Monitoring KPIs — OEE, waste, spoilage, on-time delivery and labour productivity
Coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance with engineering
Developing SOPs and leading lean/continuous improvement initiatives
Ensuring WHS and environmental compliance across the plant
Managing staffing, training, performance and development of your teams
Working closely with sales, customer service, prepress, procurement and logistics
Monitoring inventory of paper, inks, plates and consumables
Preparing operational reports, production analyses and budget forecasts
About You
5–10 years' experience in commercial web printing, including 3+ years in a supervisory or management role




Strong technical knowledge of web offset and sheetfed processes, press operations, finishing and bindery
Experience with production planning, estimating, lean manufacturing and quality management systems
Proficient with ERP/MIS systems and Microsoft Office
A confident leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Highly regarded:
Experience with high-volume web offset presses (newspaper, publication, packaging or commercial colour)
Familiarity with colour management systems, ISO quality standards and Lean/Six Sigma
Experience implementing automation or digital workflow solutions
What We Offer
A senior leadership role with genuine ownership and board-level visibility
The backing to invest in process improvement, automation and technology upgrades
A reliable, established business within a diversified Australian-owned group
Benefits & Perks
We offer a range of employee benefits through
FLARE
, including:
Discounts on retail, groceries, travel, and everyday essentials
Access to novated leasing options
Health and wellbeing benefits
Financial services and savings tools
Ongoing employee deals and offers
Free onsite parking.
Please note: this is a plant-based role. The environment involves industrial machinery, paper dust, inks and noise; PPE is provided and required. Some shift work or extended hours may be needed to meet production deadlines.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights.
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📌 Operations Manager – Web Offset Printing (South Australia)
🏢 TMA Group of Companies
📍 South Australia