General Plant Supervisor

Social Influence LLC•Hanover, PA

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a General Plant Supervisor to oversee daily 2nd shift production activities in a fast-paced print manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for organizing staff, coordinating workflow, monitoring production needs, and providing daily direction to ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and according to customer expectations. The General Plant Supervisor will work closely with production teams, management, and internal departments to support quality, scheduling, communication, equipment needs, and overall shift performance. Prior press or print production experience is helpful, but strong supervisory experience, leadership ability, and manufacturing experience are the most important qualifications.

Requirements

3+ years of supervisory experience
3+ years of training, mentoring, or team development experience
Experience in manufacturing, production, printing, or a related plant environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to lead teams, solve problems, and make decisions in a production setting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Ability to work extended hours when needed
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in press production or print manufacturing
Experience supervising 2nd shift or multi-shift production teams
Experience coordinating workflow between production, bindery, prepress, maintenance, and customer-facing departments
Strong understanding of production schedules, quality expectations, and manufacturing deadlines
Ability to train employees and support continuous improvement on the production floor

Responsibilities

Provide daily leadership and direction for 2nd shift production teams
Organize and schedule staff to support production and customer needs
Monitor work assignments and make adjustments as needed to maintain workflow
Ensure production performance meets internal and external customer expectations
Act as a mentor and support team development, communication, and accountability
Promote team building by clarifying goals, strengthening team skills, and supporting employee confidence
Conduct performance reviews for direct reports
Coordinate vacation schedules based on customer and departmental needs
Respond to requests from internal departments, including account management, bindery, prepress, and production teams
Support timely completion of jobs by maintaining strong communication across departments
Coordinate necessary equipment maintenance and communicate equipment concerns
Oversee equipment use and help train staff as needed
Set a positive example for employees and ensure company policies and procedures are followed
Maintain a safe, productive, and organized work environment
Complete additional tasks as assigned by management