How to hire a printing supervisor

How to hire a printing supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step printing supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a printing supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new printing supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your printing supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a printing supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A printing supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, printing supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of printing supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Printing Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Printing Supervisor		$14-42
   Quality Assurance Supervisor	A quality assurance supervisor oversees and leads the quality control operations within a manufacturing plant or similar establishment. They are primarily responsible for crafting and implementing policies that prioritize the efficiency of products or services, supervising and evaluating the performances of the workforce, and setting standards and procedures that align not just with the goals of the company, but the national and international level of production standards... Show more	$22-45
   Lead Supervisor	Lead supervisors are responsible for several duties within an organization. They are accountable for overseeing their members and making sure that the work they produce is of good quality... Show more	$12-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Profitable Sales
   • Print Production
   • Quality Standards
   • Performance Reviews
   • Xerox
   • Salesforce
   • Adobe Photoshop
   • Print Shop
   • Digital Print
   • Production Schedules
   • Business Cards
   • CPC
   • Quality Checks

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage jobs that come through online ordering portals, troubleshoot issues that occur on ordering portals.
   • Manage manufacturing of CD's and DVD's (including purchasing, offset and screen printing, and packaging).
   • Inspect finished material for dimensional tolerances to ASTM standards including tensile and yield strengths.
   • Operate screen printing and embroidery machines.
   • Prepare screen printing stencils, mixing and loading of ink.
   • Supervise and run all equipment and job orders to produce a finish product.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your printing supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A printing supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, printing supervisors' average salary in florida is 49% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level printing supervisors earn 65% less than senior-level printing supervisors.
   • Certifications. A printing supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a printing supervisor's salary.

   Average printing supervisor salary

   $53,298yearly

   $25.62 hourly rate

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   Entry-level printing supervisor salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a printing supervisor job description

   A job description for a printing supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a printing supervisor job description:

   Printing supervisor job description example

   Division Description:

   The Folding Carton Division is an industry leading manufacturer of folding cartons for food, paper, hardware, confectionary, cosmetic, and many other industries. Employing over 200 people, this facility designs, prints, and manufactures folding cartons, trays, and counter displays for a broad range of products and customers.

   Position Overview:

   The Printing Supervisor is responsible for the safety, quality, training, development, and productivity of the printing and sheeting personnel on their shift.

   Responsibilities:

   Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

   • Leading the day-to-day operations of the printing press and sheeting departments
   • Effectively managing the department for safe and efficient operation
   • Assessing the performance and training of operating personnel and determine areas for improvement
   • Providing training, development, and feedback for personnel
   • Analyzing department performance data to identify ongoing improvement opportunities
   • Enforcing safe work practices and leading daily safety discussions
   • Providing quality direction to personnel
   • Leading monthly department meetings, to include quality, productivity, process improvements, and safety

   Qualifications:

   • 3-5 years supervisory experience preferred
   • Strong technical skills
   • Working knowledge of current software used in graphics and CTP processes
   • Ability to develop and influence personnel
   • Strong leadership skills
   • Ability to solve process and production issues independently
   • Experience with lean manufacturing techniques
   • Excellent written and oral communication skills and computer knowledge
   • Must be able to work shift work 2nd shift (M-F 1:30pm-10:30pm), w/ some weekend work
   • Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
   • Supervisory experience in offset printing processes and/or experience in the folding carton industry is a plus

   Compensation & Benefits:

   In addition to a competitive wage, we offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, life and 401(k), free health clinics and onsite fitness center (coming soon).

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right printing supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your printing supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit printing supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit printing supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new printing supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the printing supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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