Preprint Superintendent

International Paper•Indianapolis, IN

25d•$82,500 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Preprint Superintendent manages production processes and supervises employees responsible for producing preprint products safely and efficiently. The role oversees safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement, and champions environmental, health, and safety initiatives while ensuring company safety methods and applicable OSHA requirements are followed. The superintendent leads daily production activities, including employee training, work planning and assignment, performance evaluation, recognition and discipline, teamwork, and conflict resolution. The role maintains housekeeping standards and quality across print, finishing, and shipping by contributing to the development, implementation, auditing, and improvement of standard procedures. It also addresses plant staffing needs and issues, schedules regular and overtime work, supports employee involvement and effective resource use, participates in capital and project planning, and oversees inventory and vendor needs.

Requirements

Excellent planning, organizing, prioritizing, time management, and delegation skills.
Strong mechanical and technical knowledge.
Functional and technical skills.
Action-oriented approach.
Ability to deal with ambiguity.
Career ambition.
Command skills.
Ability to direct and motivate others.
Interpersonal savvy.
Organizing skills.
Drive for results.
Problem-solving skills.
Process management skills.
Strategic agility.
Ability to build effective teams.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of supervisory experience in preprint manufacturing.
Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Manage production processes related to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Supervise employees in the daily production of preprint products, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Champion EHS initiatives and ensure company safety methods and applicable federal and state OSHA requirements are followed.
Train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; evaluate performance; reward and discipline employees; promote teamwork; and resolve conflicts.
Maintain daily plant housekeeping standards through established procedures.
Maintain product and service quality in print, finishing, and shipping by assisting with the development, implementation, use, auditing, and improvement of standard procedures.
Monitor employee needs and issues and ensure effective resolution.
Provide regular and overtime scheduling.
Use employee involvement and empowerment principles to build teamwork and optimize resource utilization.
Participate in capital and project spending plans and activities.
Control inventory, monitor stock levels, and secure vendors as needed.