Manufacturing Supervisor

Mittera Group•Reno, NV

About The Position

Mittera is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to provide leadership and direction for press operations and ensure press teams meet efficiency and quality standards based on customer specifications. The role trains and develops press crews, coordinates production with prepress and postpress departments, and maintains compliance with company, safety, and environmental policies and standards. The supervisor oversees department staffing and daily workflow, evaluates performance, and handles discipline in accordance with company policy. The role also monitors print quality, production, waste, labor, and downtime; coordinates preventive maintenance; maintains assigned production and personnel records; and communicates with internal and external customers and the Scheduling department. The position includes work in both office and production environments. The office is climate-controlled, has low noise, and does not require PPE. The production environment is loud and may require hearing protection; temperatures vary seasonally, and workers may be exposed to vapors, chemicals, dust, and odors. Additional PPE may be required for specific tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5+ years of press operator experience.
Thorough knowledge of press operations and functions.
Organizational skills and the ability to plan, prioritize, and follow through on projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic and measurements, and critical thinking to solve practical problems.
Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft programs and production-related software.
Self-motivated, reliable, and quality- and safety-oriented.
Ability to perform pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending using proper body mechanics.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination.
Near visual acuity.
Ability to work around and operate departmental equipment.
Ability to access and navigate each department in the facility.
Ability to function professionally under stressful circumstances.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

1–3+ years of previous supervisory experience preferred.
Mechanical ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview, hire, and train new department staff.
Oversee the department’s daily workflow.
Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Handle employee discipline and termination in accordance with company policy.
Observe press operations and inspect printed material for conformance with press-run specifications and customer expectations.
Authorize product quality after checking proofs for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
Communicate with internal and external customers to ensure production requirements, schedules, quality, and deliveries are satisfactory.
Coordinate staffing to meet quality and production requirements without overstaffing.
Maintain and monitor assigned records, including daily production and throughput, plate make-over requests, maintenance requests, accident reports, counseling records, press production information sheets, and roll performance records.
Monitor press speeds, waste, and labor.
Communicate excess downtime to the Scheduling department.
Assist operators in coordinating preventive maintenance for presses.
Perform other duties as assigned.