Printing Supervisor

Kodak Alaris Inc.; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

Paid sick leave

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Kodak Alaris Inc. is looking for a Wet End Operations Supervisor in Windsor, Colorado. This role involves leading two production teams responsible for the early-stage chemical and printing processes in thermal media manufacturing.

The supervisor will ensure efficient operations, maintain quality standards, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the teams. Candidates should have supervisory experience in hazardous environments and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Experience in hazardous material manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead two operations teams in Wet End production activities.
• Ensure efficient execution of chemical and printing processes.
• Oversee quality control and equipment readiness.

Skills

Basic reading, writing, math

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Learning strategies

Time management

Decision making

Effective verbal and written communication in English

Microsoft Office suite proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Gravure Operator Certificate

Job description

Company Overview

Kodak Alaris is a global technology company that delivers future value through customer solutions. Our advanced, patented intellectual property combines breakthrough technologies, digital transformation, and human know-how to unlock the power of images and information. We make businesses run faster, governments run smarter and provide consumers innovative solutions to preserve and enjoy their most cherished memories. Our future is powered by our employees’ creativity. Expect a lot from Kodak Alaris and know that we expect a lot of ourselves and the performance of the company.

Kodak Moments is a leading global provider of photo products and services to retailers, consumers, and entertainment properties. We inspire consumers to bring their memories to life--delivering innovative, high-quality photo products and experiences they find truly meaningful. Powered by over 100,000 consumer touchpoints across 30 countries globally, it’s our mission to be the brand consumers choose to celebrate and preserve life's memories, from the big events to the everyday moments that matter.

Kodak Alaris Colorado is the home of Kodak Moments Thermal Media Manufacturing and the Windsor Regional Distribution Center. The operations are responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of thermal media for photographic applications.

Job Summary

The Wet End Operations Supervisor leads a high-performance team–consisting of two operations teams working alternating, rotating shifts–responsible for the critical early-stage chemical and printing processes that form the foundation of Kodak Alaris’ thermal media donor. This role ensures safe, efficient, and precise execution of Wet End operations—including raw material receiving, chemical mixing, solution batching, printing, quality control, and equipment readiness—while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and team development.

Additionally, the role will partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, Technical, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), and Management teams to coordinate departmental efforts across the flow. This is a hands‑on, floor‑engaged leadership role for a supervisor who thrives in a technical manufacturing environment, champions safety, and inspires teams to deliver exceptional quality and throughput.

Performance Dimensions and Tasks

Operational Leadership (25%)

• Direct, coordinate, and monitor daily Wet End production activities to meet safety, quality, cost, and output targets. Assign work, manage staffing levels, and ensure proper shift coverage across all Wet End processes.
• Maintain real‑time awareness of production status, equipment performance, and process deviations, taking corrective action as needed.
• Lead teams to help identify problematic quality defects or machine operating conditions and to upscale significant issues appropriately.
• Lead, coach, and mentor two teams of operators fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning. Conduct performance evaluations, deliver feedback, and support employee development plans.
• Promote cross training to build a flexible, resilient workforce; ensure staffing levels always support production demands through fair and equitable scheduling of crew vacations.
• Manage personnel and team conflicts in a healthy and constructive manner and oversee area‑specific training programs to ensure the teams have the knowledge and skills to perform.

Quality & Process Control (15%)

• Oversee adherence to strict process and product specifications for raw materials, chemical preparation and gravure printing operations.
• Partner with Quality and Technical teams to troubleshoot process issues and maintain product integrity.
• Review and validate production records, batch documentation, and process logs for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead investigations into quality excursions and oversee countermeasure corrective actions.
• Partner with Supply Chain, EHS, Technical, Maintenance, and Management resources to schedule product changeovers and shutdowns, and monitor real‑time factors such as raw material, quality, or general flow constraints to generate plans to meet output goals.
• Communicate production status, issues, and priorities to cross‑functional teams and leadership.
• Participate in daily meetings, shift handoffs, and production planning sessions.

Safety & Compliance (10%)

• Enforce Kodak Alaris’ safety standards, environmental regulations, and chemical handling protocols.
• Conduct routine safety audits, lead incident investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure all team members are trained and certified in required safety procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance process stability.
• Champion Lean and 5S initiatives within the Wet End area; collaborate with Technical and Maintenance teams to optimize equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Ensure operations resources are available for shutdown cleaning and project support work.

Job Specifications

Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Education

• Gravure Operator Certificate

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Roll‑to‑Roll web conveyance manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues in a timely manner
• Hazardous material manufacturing environments

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years in Gravure Printing

Required Skills

• Basic reading, writing, math
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking
• Learning strategies
• Speaking
• Systems analysis
• General troubleshooting methodology
• Time management
• Decision making
• Effective verbal and written communication in English
• Microsoft Office suite and electronic mail proficiency

Preferred Skills

• Basic statistical analysis (e.g., measures of central tendency)
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagram drawing interpretation

Required Knowledge

• Gravure printing
• Basic mathematics
• Personnel and Human Resources

Preferred Knowledge

• Statistical Process Control
• Lean Manufacturing
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Standards

Job Context

• Indoors (climate‑controlled office and manufacturing area)
• Exposure to hazardous equipment and materials
• Wears common personal protective safety equipment
• Regularly scheduled work
• Conflict resolution and management
• Primarily unstructured work requiring frequent decision making, prioritization, and planning
• Regular time pressure with project deadlines and machine downtime allowances
• Mobility required (twisting, bending, stooping, squatting, gripping, kneeling, reaching)
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Managing Change
• Fostering Teamwork
• Learning
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative

Compensation

$84,000-$90,000 Based on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kodak Alaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Benefits

As a member of the Kodak Alaris team you will be eligible to participate in our flexible benefits program which include paid flexible time off, health, dental and vision coverage, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage and life insurance.