Press Supervisor

FGS-WI LLC; Town of Milton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom is seeking a Press Supervisor for our Milton, Wisconsin production facility on 1st shift. The role involves supervising a team of press operators, operators, helpers, and mail sorters, plus performing key administrative tasks to support the department.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of supervisory experience, and familiarity with Windows. Prior lithographic press operator experience, including inkjet printing and inline finishing, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a Windows based environment.
• Prior experience as a lithographic press operator including inkjet printing, inline finishing, or rotary cutters is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and coaching of Press staff, complete annual performance reviews.
• Review and approve timecards and attendance, manage temporary workers.
• Adjust press assignments during shifts and communicate rosters to HR.
• Monitor production floor, ensure jobs run smoothly, assist as needed.
• Maintain communication with other departments (Customer Service, Warehouse, Lettershop).
• Perform administrative tasks: daily press assignments, time sheets, inventory, and stock replenishment.
• Review production schedules and approve samples when production begins.
• Serve as backup when the Press Plant Manager is absent.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Team leadership

Windows environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Press Supervisor

Full Time Milton, WI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1074

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Freedom is proud to be one of the largest, privately held direct mail service providers in the United States. We are a family-owned business entering our 40 th year in operation and are excited to expand our national footprint. We are recruiting a Press Supervisor to join our talented team of high-impact employees on 1 st shift in our Milton, WI production facility. Join a company that values your talent, supports your professional development, and is committed to excellence in everything we do.

The Press Supervisor provides day-to-day supervision for the Press team which includes Operators, 2 nd Operators, Helpers, and Mail Sorters. The Press Supervisor also performs various administrative tasks to support the department.

Qualified candidates will:

• Provide day-to-day supervision and coaching of Press staff as required. Complete annual performance reviews in collaboration with the Department Manager. Participate in the interview and selection process of new employees.
• Review and approve timecards, eligibility for the perfect attendance bonus, and hours worked by temporary employees on a weekly basis. Review and respond to requests for time off.
• Perform daily check-in at shift change, making necessary adjustments to press assignments when employees are absent, communicate daily roster numbers to HR and staffing agencies.
• Regularly walk the production floor, checking in with each press to ensure that jobs are running smoothly and offering assistance as needed.
• Communicate essential information with the incoming/outgoing supervisor at shift change. Maintain regular communication with other departments in the organization such as Customer Service, Warehouse, and Lettershop.
• Perform administrative tasks such as creating daily press assignments, reviewing and reconciling operator time sheets, monitoring inventory of press consumables and supplies and placing orders to replenish stock when necessary.
• Review production schedules and propose modifications as needed and approve samples once production begins.
• Serve as backup when the Press Plant Manager is out of the plant.

Experience and Education:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 3-5 years of prior supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a Windows based environment.
• Prior experience as a lithographic press operator including experience with inkjet printing, inline finishing, and rotary cutters is strongly preferred.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams

This full-time position includes the following benefits: