Digital Production Supervisor

MCC Label; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MCC Label in Louisville, KY is seeking a Digital Production Supervisor to lead the Digital Printing and Staging Departments. You will direct day-to-day activities, ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery, and collaborate with plant leaders to meet performance goals.

Responsibilities include crew supervision, job prioritization with the Digital Scheduler, and driving continuous improvement using Lean tools.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of manufacturing experience required with HP digital printing preferred.
• Continuous improvement Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Color theory understanding is preferred but not required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn business systems.
• Articulate with strong verbal and written communication; able to present complex topics.
• Willing to travel and move about in offices and plants.
• Lead, manage, and develop others with teamwork and respect.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is the department's primary focus and promote safety awareness.
• Work with Operations Manager to set goals and objectives.
• Maintain quality and delivery reliability per KPI targets.
• Sign-off jobs on presses and maintain color standards.
• Oversee production and ensure customer-ready results.
• Pre-Production review of new jobs with Technical Team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality ownership.
• Collaborate with maintenance for spare parts and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot press issues with operators and maintenance.
• Produce shift reports and address internal complaints.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement

People leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

HP Indigo

Digital printing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Digital Production Supervisor provides leadership and support for the Digital Printing Department and Staging Department. Responsible for all day-to‑day activities in the Department while working with other Plant functional department leaders to ensure Safety, Quality, and Service are exceeding expectations. Responsible for personnel leadership, crewing, problem‑solving, and job prioritization in conjunction with Digital Scheduler and Finishing Lead. Ensures excellent communications within and outside of the department and leading by example to deliver on the promise while living by our Core Values.

Why Work At MCC

• Compensation: 75K-90K Annually
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus 2 floating Holidays

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is the primary focus for the department. Promotes and practices safety awareness and the proper use of equipment.
• Works with Operations Manager and Digital Leadership to create and implement department goals and objectives
• Consistent quality & delivery reliability as measured by KPI’s
• Sign-off jobs on presses as required.
• Maintains Color Standard Library for color and quality consistent with customer expectations
• Oversees production or the department and ensures completed jobs meet customer standards.
• Pre-Production review of new jobs in coordination with Technical Team.
• Supports the concept of Quality at the Source and ensures all production staff views themselves as Quality Managers. Ensures productivity is never gained at the expense of quality.
• Eliminate spoilage through quality
• Collaborate with maintenance department and external vendors to ensure proper inventory of spare parts and preventative maintenance are completed timely
• Troubleshoot press issues with operators and/or maintenance teamAbility to learn basics of HP Indigo and Digital Finishing (Prati and ABG Digicon) operations
• Creates and sustains a culture of relentless pursuit of continuous improvement and business excellence.
• Supports a culture of engaged associates who are empowered to solve problems and participate in CI events, Kaizen, and A-3 teams.
• Promotes and maintains 5S standards for the department in coordination with CI Lead.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools from within the organization to drive key performance indicators.
• Coordinates and communicates daily with Scheduling, Finishing Team Lead to ensure all jobs are prioritized
• Work with and utilize technical leadership as a resource
• Payroll timesheet accuracy on a weekly basis
• Performance management and reviews as required
• Problem solving in conjunction with operators
• Communicates issues to Operations Manager and Digital Leadership daily
• Alert scheduling via email of any issues that may get press off track
• Assist in communicating internal press check(s) information to operators
• Interface with other Team Leaders and back up as required.
• Produce Shift reports and follow up on internal complaints
• Ensure staging positions are properly kitting jobs for flexographic presses and digital assets according to schedule
• Tooling is properly stored and organized for efficient use
• Non-Conformed tooling is removed from library and track replacement tooling

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of manufacturing experience required, and HP digital printing experience strongly preferred. Proven ability to manage a production environment.
• Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Color theory understanding is preferred but not required.
• Literate in Microsoft Office or the equivalent. Ability to learn business information systems.
• Articulate, clear, persuasive, and passionate in the spoken and written word. Make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics.
• Travel and move about in offices and plants. Demonstrate a professional image.
• Rational, logical, fact-driven decision making. Read and analyze business documents.
• Lead, manage, and develop others. Relate to people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in an environment that encourages teamwork, participation, creativity, openness, honesty, and mutual respect.

Other Considerations

• MCC offers a competitive wage and generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k).

MCC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. MCC is an equal opportunity employer.

For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.

MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care.

Learn more at www.mcclabel.com.

If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.