CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Production Manager

Our client, DigiLabels Inc, a fully digital printing company in Barbados is seeking a highly motivated Production Manager to oversee their end-to-end label printing operations and drive production performance in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional with experience in digital label printing and packaging production to lead a skilled team, optimise manufacturing processes, and support the company's growth objectives.

The Role

The Production Manager reports to the Operations Director and will be responsible for:

• Planning and managing production schedules to meet delivery deadlines.
• Overseeing digital printing and finishing operations, including varnishing, foiling, die-cutting, slitting, inspection, and packing.
• Monitoring production key performance indicators, including throughput, waste percentage, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Maintaining quality standards and compliance with ISO 9001, GMP, FSMS, and customer requirements.
• Leading, coaching, and developing production and warehouse teams.
• Driving continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives.
• Managing equipment maintenance and supporting capital investment planning.
• Preparing daily/weekly production reports (output, scrap, downtime) and communicating performance to senior management.
• Participating in operations meetings and contributing to forecasting and capacity planning.
• Serving as the point of contact for escalations related to production delays or quality issues.
 
The Candidate

The Production Manager should:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Printing Technology, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of five years’ experience in label production management (digital printing preferred).
• Understand digital press workflows, including Domino and Xeikon platforms.
• Have experience with finishing equipment such as die-cutters, foil units, varnishers, and slitters.
• Be knowledgeable of colour management systems including Pantone, ICC profiling, and spectrophotometer usage.
• Be proficient with LabelTraxx or similar MIS/ERP systems.
• Possess strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Be an analytical thinker with proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Have experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Candidates who are interested in this career opportunity should demonstrate in their CV how their experience matches the role as described. Applications should be submitted by Thursday, August 27, 2026.