3rd Shift Print Operations Supervisor-Public Service Supervisor

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Printing Unit within the Department of Administrative Services seeks a Print Operations Supervisor to oversee statewide print, duplication, bindery, and lettershop operations. You will manage overnight staff and drive end-to-end production across digital presses, offset printers, and related equipment.

Ideal candidates excel in workflow planning, staff supervision, and cost control, while ensuring compliance with state procurement rules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or GED) and four years of full-time experience in general office administrative support or related operations.
• All of the following: high school graduation; one year of related experience; and a total of three years of education and experience combined.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production across print, bindery, and lettershop machinery and oversee staffing.
• Monitor quality, turnaround times, waste, and costs to drive improvements.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and inventory purchasing comply with state rules.
• Support adherence to environmental, safety, and procurement requirements.

Skills

Team supervision

Workflow planning

Production scheduling

Print equipment operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The State Printing Unit with the Department of Administrative Services is seeking a highly skilled Print Operations Supervisor to oversee daily operations across the state’s printing, duplication, bindery, and lettershop facilities. This role is one of two dual supervisors responsible for managing end-to-end production workflows, maintaining operational coverage across assigned shifts, and ensuring the timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery of state documents, forms, publications, and marketing materials. This role will be responsible for managing staff during the overnight hours of 08:00 p.m. – 04:30 a.m. The Print Operations Supervisor directs daily production on digital presses, offset printers, large-format equipment, bindery systems, and lettershop machinery while leading and evaluating a multidisciplinary production staff. The position serves as the operational lead for workflow planning, equipment maintenance, supply inventory management, and state procurement compliance, while actively identifying opportunities for process automation and technology modernization.

Key Duties Include

• Directing daily production schedules and short- and long-term workflow planning across print, bindery, and lettershop machinery
• Supervising, mentoring, scheduling, and evaluating production, bindery, lettershop, and support staff
• Monitoring production quality, turnaround times, material waste, and operating costs to drive continuous improvement
• Managing equipment preventative maintenance schedules, emergency repairs, and inventory purchasing in accordance with state procurement rules
• Ensuring all operations comply with state quality, environmental, and workplace safety requirements

The ideal candidate excels in

• Print and lettershop equipment operations
• Workflow planning and production scheduling
• Team supervision and staff development
• Inventory management and public procurement compliance

Why Join DAS?

The Department of Administrative Services supports the people, facilities, and operations that keep Iowa state government working. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, coordinate a wide range of essential services, and contribute directly to the effective operation of some of Iowa’s most important services.

What We Offer

• Paid time off: Vacation, paid holidays, and unlimited sick leave accrual
• Comprehensive insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement security: IPERS defined-benefit pension and optional deferred compensation
• Financial flexibility: Medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
• Additional support: Life insurance, an employee assistance program, and employee discounts

Learn more about State of Iowa benefits and careers with DAS.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent) and experience equal to four years of full-time work experience in general office administrative support; specialized technical program support; or program administration, development, management, or operations.
• All of the following (a, b, and c):
• Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent); and
• One year of full-time work experience in general office administrative support; technical program support; or program administration, development, management, or operations; and
• A total of three years of education and full-time experience (as described in part b), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.