Offset Press Lead - 3rd Shift

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC•Chattanooga, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Offset Press Lead on the 3rd Shift. All team members at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) are expected to act in accordance with the company's shared Core Values & Operating principles. The primary responsibility is to monitor the overall safety, setup, quality, and operations of print and sheeting operations under the direction of the Print Manager. This includes coordinating and overseeing the production schedule for the sheetfed/offset conventional printing presses (KBA) and Sheeter operations, while actively supporting print crews and operators to produce high-quality jobs efficiently and safely.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum of 5 years of progressive print production experience in a Press Operator or related role.
3+ years experience operating offset / sheet fed conventional printing presses.
Must have basic computer skills and possess ability to utilize software.
Must have mechanical ability and skills.
Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English.
Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.
Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide both fractions and decimals, solve equations, read a tape measure, and have an understanding of both standard and metric measuring systems.
Must become a Certified Fork Lift operator in accordance with SCT training and carry a copy of your certification with you.
Regular attendance and reporting for work on time are necessary requirements.
Availability for overtime work if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Folding carton industry experience.
Experience operating a KBA press.
Experience leading or supervising others is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review and discuss schedule, production and run status with lead and/or manager of prior shift to ensure understanding of production schedule and customer needs.
Effectively communicate with all operators at beginning of the shift to review and confirm understanding of production schedule and job requirements.
Actively engage with all operators to oversee and approve proper and timely set up of make readies and adherence with estimated run speeds.
Monitor and direct the overall quality of jobs sheeted and printed including the use of the correct board, quantities, sheet size, viscosity, color, straining and quality of inks according to SCT Quality Standards and Operating Procedures; consistently adhere to quality standards and model the actions and behaviors that promote a culture focused on the customer and serving others.
Responsible for verifying that all operators are consistently performing required quality checks and obtaining the required press approvals for all jobs to ensure we are producing high quality packaging.
Coordinate and oversee break schedule in accordance with production schedule; operate presses through lunch breaks to maximize efficiencies and minimize downtime.
Review daily production reports including time gained and lost; review with team members daily to create awareness and drive improvements.
Provides coaching and feedback in support of operators while assisting with troubleshooting and other production problems that arise; ensures resolution of issues and assists in repair of machine malfunctions when necessary.
In accordance with our 5S system, ensure operators maintain a clean work environment including the machine, floors, desks, and fans; assist operators with routine cleaning and maintenance including handling and stacking of product when needed.
Responsible for overseeing effective training and onboarding of new team members; assists Safety Coordinator with ensuring all workplace and product safety training is completed in a timely manner.
Oversees and directs Print Apprentice with completing training objectives, providing guidance, coaching and feedback to ensure development objectives are being met.
Promptly respond to emails and answer phone calls about inquiries on job progress, ink availability, scheduled jobs and maintenance issues; assist with ordering supplies or inks if necessary.
Monitor status of communication boards and actively work to address and help resolve any outstanding issues in a timely fashion.
Ensure operators have the necessary equipment and tools assigned to the machine, and notify the supervisor of any tools that would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
Responsibilities include operating press on occasion if a staffing issue or needs arise in order to meet customer deadlines.
Monitors and completes Daily Checklist and Production Report with all required information; submits necessary reports to manager at end of shift.
Assists with press checks and interacts with customers while positively and professionally representing SCT.
Actively responds and reports all workplace safety incidents when they occur and assists Safety Manager with investigations for the department ensuring prompt action is taken.
Order any supplies needed for daily functions of Pressroom.
Effectively utilizes any machine downtime (not including approved breaks) by coordinating and assisting with other duties and tasks.