Press supervisor job description

Job DescriptionOur client, a leading flexible packaging company, is seeking an experienced Press Supervisor to join their growing team in Rocky Mount, VA. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining safety, quality and production in the press department while ensuring that all company policies and regulations are being followed properly.
Daily Responsibilities:

- Mentor, coach, and oversee the work of the team to meet safety, operational, and quality needs
- Oversee and direct all daily production activities of the press department by continuously performing department walk throughs throughout each shift
- Ensure achievement of quality, production, productivity and safety goals for specific department/shift
- Monitor production activity and data to develop solutions or recommendations to continuously improve processes in support of operational goals and objectives
- Responsible for process improvement plans such as LEAN and 5S
- Responsible for assisting with hiring and ensure quality training of new employees. Actively monitor trainee progress, provide feedback and arrange additional training for employees
- Validate all quality checks are being performed properly
- Perform startups on all new jobs
- Coordinate and schedule jobs according to our customers' requirements. Maintain a customer focused perspective in all activities initiated to ensure that customer needs are successfully met
- Conduct timely and detailed employee evaluations of production associates
- Oversee performance concerns and/or disciplinary action as required in a fair, consistent and confidential manner
- Responsible for accurate accounting of employees worked hours for payroll purposes
- Work effectively with neighboring plant departments in a team environment to develop multi-functional solutions

Requirements:

- 5+ years of experience with Flexographic printing
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within a production, warehouse, or manufacturing environment
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing plant utilizing computer, dollies, forklift, hand tools, safety knives, tape measure, packaging equipment, pallet jacks and standard safety equipment
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio, and Outlook email and calendar capabilities
- Ability to read, comprehend and write correspondence, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to fellow employees

As a family-owned business since 1978, GSP Companies strives to make retail better. With an unparalleled commitment to innovation and a deep understanding of consumer-facing businesses, we develop solutions that impact our customers' bottom line. We have one goal: To Make Retail Better . Our clients would not find us one of the best without the people dedicated to making retail better. We want you to join in on this goal!

Immediate openings available now. Become a part of a dedicated team that gets orders ready for customers relying on GSP Companies services throughout the US. Find the right GSP opportunity for you today!

Digital Press Supervisor Summary:

The Digital Press Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the daily priorities and goals of the department are understood, and that the instructions and direction given by the Production Manager are followed. The supervisor is to ensure all instructions pertaining to tasks are fully communicated and any help to accomplish these tasks is provided. This position performs tasks that ensure the smooth flow of digital print jobs though the department. This is includes establishing and adjusting priorities as needed, staging work to go on press, facilitating hot rushes, and coordinating flow on communication from Digital to other departments. This position does not require delegation of tasks, but rather performance of tasks requested by Management. Position will function as a hands-on, working lead related to employee attendance and scheduling. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring quality jobs are produced and errors are not passed along to other departments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Keep work-in-progress thoroughly organized and produce goods using minimal waste
• Maintain a highly productive schedule and keep up with Customer demands
• Maintain strong communication with Prepress team and other department managers
• Occasionally RIP files for Digital presses
• Maintain a daily schedule of printed orders according to the production schedule (GTR)
• Train and evaluate new Digital Press Operators
• Monitor all processes on press to ensure effective quality control throughout run
• Maintaining and updating the production schedule
• Track and facilitate all hot rush jobs
• Prioritize workflows that ensure all presses are printing the right work
• Stage work for all presses
• Maintain daily inventory levels
• Maintain monthly inventory levels and counts
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot press issues
• Communicates directly with technicians to resolve mechanical or hardware issues
• Maintaining relationships throughout all operational departments
• Lead contact for all digital production employees such as canceled shifts, weekend schedules and time off (call outs)
• Lead contact with press venders such as calling in trouble tickets and or scheduling maintenance
• Lead by example and establish a culture where you are respected throughout operations
• Look for ways of improving throughput and time on press
• Ensure that all presses have materials for their jobs in a timely manner.
• Reports to production manager to resolve issues as they arise
• Report any issues or problems relating to signage to management
• Maintain all safety and cleanliness standards

Basic qualifications:

• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Available for weekend work schedules and overtime
• Required to lift up to a minimum of 50lbs
• Required to follow safety instructions and adhere to safety procedures
• Printing experience helpful, but not required

GSP Companies is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. GSP Companies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Reasons you'll love working here: Health and safety are a top priority with all of our roles and sites.

• Earn more: You can expect a competitive wage and reliable paycheck when you work for GSP Companies. On Demand payments available throughout pay period. We have shift differentials for our 2nd and 3rd shift positions, we also give merit increases every year of employment.
• Career development: Approximately 46 percent of our entry level staff have moved into a leadership role within the company. Career path potential is found here at GSP Companies throughout the US. See where your GSP Companies journey can take you.
• Benefits: GSP Companies has a wide range of benefits to offer, 401k match, paid time off, dental, vision, and much more.
• Stay active: You'll be on the move for your whole shift in our fast-paced environments.

Get your career path started with GSP Companies!

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