Press Room Supervisor

Brightpath Associates LLC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Press Room Supervisor to oversee the production area, ensuring top quality products at the lowest feasible cost while meeting delivery requirements. The role emphasizes adherence to policies, procedures and customer specifications.

The candidate will train staff, ensure accurate records, follow SOPs, maintain safety and housekeeping, and be capable of covering other departmental roles during vacations or absences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; trade/vocational school preferred.
• 5–7 years supervisory experience in a press/printing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a press room crew, assigning and directing work.
• Prioritize, delegate, and supervise to ensure high quality at lowest possible cost.
• Train staff on processes, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure required records, paperwork and documents are completed.
• Follow SOPs and safety policies in all daily tasks.
• Be able to cover other positions in department for vacations or absenteeism.
• Maintain housekeeping and department cleanliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Corporate Director of Print Management.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Project management

Team player

Explain complex processes

Color theory

Attendance

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade/vocational school preferred

Job description

Oversee the Press Room to ensure production of the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost, meeting performance standards and customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with our policies and procedures. Quality supervision contributes significantly to the development and maintenance of mutual-trust, consistent communication and the prevention of problems.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a working supervisor of a crew, assigning, and directing work while daily working at assigned job position
• Prioritize and delegate work assignments and directly supervise the press room staff to ensure the production of the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost, meeting company performance standards and customer specifications and delivery requirements
• Ensure the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the company’s standards for quality, quantity and safety and consistent with the company’s principles
• Ensure the completion of all required records, paperwork, documents, etc.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, security procedures and instructions. Follow all Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) pertaining to area of responsibility
• Performs all duties according to established safety policy
• Be able to cover other positions in department for vacations or absenteeism
• Ensures housekeeping rules are observed in department
• Other duties as assigned by the Corporate Director of Print Management

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Sound knowledge of color theory & prepress workflows
• Time management skills, operates effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent project management skills, highly organized and ability to multitask effectively.
• Must be quality oriented to ensure product meets customer specifications
• Proven team player with good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to explain complex printing processes in everyday language
• Excellent attendance record
• Be tactful and courteous in interactions with other people

Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, trade/vocational school preferred
• 5-7 years First Pressman / supervisory experience