Business Industry: Commercial Printing & Packaging
Location: Accra, Ghana
Reporting To: Operation Manager
Type: Full-Time
Work Type: On-Site

Position Overview

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising all maintenance activities within the printing press operation while actively participating in the troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, and optimization of production machinery and equipment.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring strong mechanical maintenance expertise and proven experience working on offset printing presses. The successful candidate will supervise the maintenance team while remaining actively involved on the production floor, ensuring maximum equipment reliability, machine availability, operational efficiency, print quality support, and production continuity.

Particular emphasis will be placed on the maintenance, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and continuous operation of the company’s flagship printing machines:

• MANROLAND R707 Offset Printing Press
• MANROLAND R706 Evolution Offset Printing Press

The Maintenance Supervisor will play a key role in reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, managing preventive maintenance programs, developing maintenance personnel, and supporting the achievement of production, quality, and operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Leadership & Supervision

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate all maintenance activities across the printing operation.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Assign daily maintenance activities and monitor execution quality and effectiveness.
• Ensure maintenance works are completed safely, efficiently, and within planned schedules.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, machine histories, and technical documentation.
• Monitor maintenance performance indicators and implement corrective actions when required.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production, Operations, and Quality teams.
• Manage and supervise maintenance technicians and external service providers when required.

Hands-On Technical Maintenance

• Personally participate in troubleshooting, repairs, machine adjustments, and maintenance interventions.
• Act as the primary technical reference point for complex mechanical breakdowns and equipment failures.
• Support technicians during major breakdowns, shutdowns, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Verify the quality and effectiveness of completed maintenance work.
• Ensure all equipment operates at optimum performance levels to support production requirements.

Printing Press Maintenance

• Supervise and perform maintenance activities on MANROLAND R707 and MANROLAND R706 Evolution printing presses.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and machine-performance issues.
• Perform machine inspections, calibrations, alignments, adjustments, and performance checks.
• Ensure proper lubrication and preventive maintenance of all printing equipment.
• Support production teams in resolving machine-related issues affecting print quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Coordinate machine overhauls, major repairs, and planned shutdown activities.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and specialized service providers when necessary.
• Ensure critical spare parts are identified, stocked, and readily available.

Finishing & Production Equipment Maintenance

• Supervise and support maintenance activities on:
  • Folding Machines
  • Guillotines and Cutting Machines
  • Stitching Equipment
  • Binding Machines
  • Packaging Equipment
  • Other Print Finishing Equipment
• Ensure all production and finishing equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Maintenance Planning & Spare Parts Management

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and maintenance plans.
• Monitor machine maintenance histories and equipment performance trends.
• Manage spare parts inventory and critical stock levels.
• Identify and forecast spare parts requirements for printing and finishing equipment.
• Coordinate procurement of maintenance materials, consumables, and replacement parts.
• Control maintenance-related costs while ensuring operational reliability.

Team Development

• Train, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians.
• Promote technical knowledge sharing and continuous skills development.
• Evaluate team performance and identify training and development needs.
• Foster a proactive, safety-focused, and reliability-driven maintenance culture.
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Enforce safe work practices and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company maintenance procedures and operational standards.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze downtime trends and maintenance performance data.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and productivity.
• Support machine modernization and process improvement projects.
• Implement maintenance best practices and reliability-focused maintenance methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), Technical Diploma, or equivalent qualification in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electromechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Maintenance Engineering
  • Printing Engineering
  • Or a related technical discipline
• Specialized training or certifications related to printing press maintenance, reliability engineering, or industrial maintenance will be considered an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years of maintenance experience within:
  • Commercial Printing
  • Printing Press Operations
  • Packaging Printing
  • Publishing & Print Production
  • Paper Converting Operations
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience supervising maintenance teams in a production environment.
• Strong hands-on experience maintaining offset printing presses.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical systems in printing equipment.
• Experience working on MANROLAND printing presses is highly preferred.
• Experience with Heidelberg, Komori, KBA (Koenig & Bauer), Mitsubishi, or similar offset printing equipment will be considered an advantage.

Technical Competencies

Printing Press Expertise

• ROLAND R707
• ROLAND R706 Evolution
• Sheet-Fed Offset Printing Technology
• Feeder Systems
• Delivery Systems
• Registration Systems
• Dampening Systems
• Ink Systems
• Press Calibration and Adjustment
• Print Quality Support and Machine Optimization

Mechanical Maintenance

• Mechanical Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
• Hydraulic Systems
• Pneumatic Systems
• Bearings and Rotating Equipment
• Gearboxes and Drive Systems
• Power Transmission Systems
• Lubrication Systems
• Preventive Maintenance
• Predictive Maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Production Equipment Maintenance

• Folding Machines
• Guillotines and Cutting Machines
• Stitching Equipment
• Binding Machines
• Packaging Equipment
• Print Finishing Equipment
• Air Compressors Supporting Production Machinery

Maintenance Management

• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
• Spare Parts Management
• Technical Documentation
• Maintenance Reporting
• Contractor Supervision
• Equipment Reliability Management
• Continuous Improvement Programs

Leadership Competencies

• Strong supervisory and team leadership skills.
• Hands-on technical approach with the ability to lead by example.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Results-oriented with a focus on machine reliability and operational efficiency.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and initiative.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Printing Press Uptime and Availability.
• Reduction in Equipment Downtime.
• Preventive Maintenance Compliance Rate.
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Equipment Reliability and Performance.
• Production Support Effectiveness.
• Spare Parts Availability and Inventory Accuracy.
• Maintenance Cost Control.
• Safety Compliance and Incident Prevention.
• Team Productivity and Maintenance Execution Quality.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package
• Expatriate Benefits
• Company Accommodation
• Medical Insurance
• Annual Air Ticket
• Work Permit & Residence Permit Sponsorship
• Annual Leave as per Company Policy
• Other Benefits in accordance with Company Policy