Hybrid Production Operator

With more than 150 years of industry‑leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in‑market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

We are currently seeking a Hybrid Production Operator to join our team based at our Vacoas‑Phoenix studio here in Mauritius. Please be advised that this is a hybrid working role, with your time split between home working and our studio.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to join the largest global organisation in its field and work with some of the world's most recognised FMCG brands. You will also have the opportunity to grow along with us, benefiting from unrivalled in‑house training and development.

• Analyse clients’ needs and expectations, communicate them to the relevant departments to ensure the team can seamlessly meet and satisfy them.
• Create and QC digital artwork, following client and printer guidelines.
• Create separations, remapping of colors to proper separations, trapping, overprinting, knockouts, imposition, bleeding and/or colour correction, making independent decisions regarding line screen and compensation curves using given parameters.
• Utilise knowledge and understanding of pre‑press and printing capabilities of equipment, determining the style, technique and medium best suited to produce desired effects.
• Work closely with pre‑press and press department personnel to ensure that graphic designs can be produced on existing equipment.
• Discuss graphics at various stages of completion and make changes as necessary to ensure designs meet printer requirements and approval.
• Develop proofs—preparing a preview of art for the customer illustrating how the final art product will appear.
• Complete preflight activities—reviewing digital files to ensure print readiness.
• QC all work performed following the department's SOPs; check, sign‑off and date checklists.
• Support development and implementation of training programs to upgrade the skills of department associates, particularly those in entry‑level positions.
• Work with Quality Assurance to ensure that quality products are produced consistently.
• Support and determine staffing requirements weekly, re‑deploying resources during the week as needed to address shifting manpower needs or changes in priorities and scheduling.
• Create and maintain documentation related to the production process and wider operations.

• Ability to follow standard packaging requirements and apply technical specifications, die lines, etc.
• Ability to apply and check printer specifications such as overprint, knockout, min dot, BWR.
• Ability to follow task instructions, prepare and check final artwork, and raise any issues against guidelines or quality to line managers and department heads.
• Expert knowledge of all printing processes (litho, flex, digital, rotogravure, silkscreen) retouching and GMG profiling.
• Experience in all aspects of graphics/print production, including pre‑press technical aspects.

Join SGX and be part of a team that delivers world‑class packaging solutions, while enjoying a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth.