What is a printing shop supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a printing shop supervisor

1. Explore printing shop supervisor education requirements

   Most common printing shop supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   40.0 %

   Associate

   23.5 %

   High School Diploma

   23.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific printing shop supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Wide Format	17.09%
   Xerox	16.42%
   Graphic Design	13.74%
   Macintosh	10.18%
   USPS	9.47%

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3. Complete relevant printing shop supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New printing shop supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a printing shop supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real printing shop supervisor resumes.

4. Research printing shop supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and supervise CNC operators.
   • Communicate corporate safety policies, OSHA and other governing agencies safety rules and regulations.
   • Initial and supplementary biometric enrollment and verification by collecting iris and fingerprints using the enrollment system and peripherals.

5. Apply for printing shop supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a printing shop supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams