Flexo Press Supervisor

Job Summary:

Supervises employees, and manages print processes, in the Flexo Pressroom. 

Job Description:

• Look ahead to confirm the presses have the materials and information they need to continue on schedule and to avoid any work stoppages. 
• Actively manage issues that are creating delays. Work with other departments when they are involved in an effort to resolve issues quickly. 
• Monitor the schedule and accurately document in the Press Supervisor’s shift report the reasons a press is not on schedule. 
• Present on the floor at shift change and monitor production and employees during this period.  
• Assist customers, sales, Account Managers, and press crews to achieve desired color match when necessary. Be present at all customer and/or sales press checks, whenever possible. 
• Provide written feedback to Planning, Customer Service, EPP, etc. regarding improvement opportunities or incorrect information via the Production Job Ticket Issues email group. 
• Inspect for SOP compliance consistently as the rounds are being made through the department. 
• Verify that jobs are being produced to all the information supplied along with approving and double checking their work.  
• Verify that maintenance is being done including sign off on maintenance sheets in the Logbooks. 
• Set expectations with your shift for cleanliness and organization in the pressroom. 
• Communicate important issues to the Pressroom Manager.  
• Report when production time exceeds budget due to customer or sales directives. (Time spent on press checks with a customer, customer supplied paper claim, etc.) 
• Make sure operators are time tracking correctly. 
• Complete performance reviews and communicate with team members goals and expectations set throughout the year.   
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise employees

Minimum Qualifications of Position:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Print trade school and/or 15 years of work experience in the printing industry. 
• Front-line shift or department Supervision experience. 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical skills - specifically hands on knowledge of KBA and Heidelberg presses. 
• Possess a reasonable level of computer literacy and basic software knowledge. 
• Displays a Servant Leadership style of management. 
• Knowledge of pressroom procedures & documents, and how to find them online. 
• Knowledge of press maintenance expectations 
• Ability to develop new techniques for improving efficiency and productivity. 
• Ability to anticipate problems and implement solutions to avoid them. 
• Ability to communicate and understand written as well as verbal instructions. 
• Basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures and how to find them online. 
• Model the behavior to create a safe work environment. 
• Knowledge of production materials (stocks, ink, coatings, etc.). 
• Knowledge of G7 / GRACoL color management tools and techniques. 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.   
• Ability to visually inspect all work for defects and distinguish colors.   
• Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and stooping.   
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work.   
• Frequent walking and standing.   
• Chemicals: Yes 
• Travel: N/A 
• Ability to work up to 7 shifts in a row, of 12 hours each shift, throughout the year. 

EEO Statement:

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.