Press Supervisor

Mittera is currently seeking Press Supervisor to join our growing team! The Press Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating jobs with press team members based on the press schedule. Oversees press operations and verifies printed material to ensure conformance with job specifications. This will be a rotating shift on a 2-2-3 schedule from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe press operations and examine printed material to verify conformance with press run specifications to meet, and exceed, customer expectations, internal and external
• Authorize quality of product once proofs are checked for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration
• Maintain positive communication within the pressroom on all shifts
• Communicate effectively with all internal and external customers to ensure that all production requirements, schedules, quality, and final deliveries of our products are satisfactory
• Coordinate staffing efforts to effectively meet all quality and production requirements without over staffing
• Maintain and monitor the completion of all necessary records such as daily production and throughput, plate make over requests, maintenance requests, accident reports, counseling records, press production information sheets, and roll performance records, as assigned
• Monitor press speeds, waste and labor
• Communicate excess downtime to Scheduling department
• Assist operators in coordination of Preventative Maintenance for presses
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 - 5+ years of work experience gained through training in all phases of press work in the printing industry, but not limited to:
• Knowledge of all pressroom procedures
• Knowledge of general maintenance procedures
• Good communication/interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of press operations and functions
• Comprehension of production schedule
• 1 – 3+ years of previous supervisory experience
• Thorough knowledge of press operations and functions
• Mechanical ability preferred
• Must be able to meet stringent deadlines.
• Must be well organized, able to respond quickly to changing situations, computer literate, quality conscious and customer oriented, and be able to identify and meet customers’ needs and requirements.
• Must be organized and have the ability to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision required
• Must be able to interact and cooperate with press team members and show an enthusiastic/positive attitude
• Must have ability to communicate (verbal/written) with press team members and all levels of management
• Must be flexible to cover other shifts when needed
• Must have ability to function in a computer-based environment

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Work Environment

This position requires some work in an office environment and some work in a production environment. The office environment has a low noise level with ambient temperatures controlled by heating and air conditioning and PPE is not required. The production environment has a loud noise level may require hearing protection, ambient temperatures are warmer in the summer and colder in the winter, and may have exposure to vapors, chemicals, dust, and odors. Other PPE may be required related to specific tasks.

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Visit us today at mittera.com or stop by and fill out an application at Mittera location near you!