2nd Shift Press Supervisor

Epsen Hillmer Graphics Co•Omaha, NE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Epsen Hillmer is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented 2nd Shift Press Supervisor to oversee their printing operations. This role requires an experienced press operator and/or supervisor with a strong background in printing, press maintenance, and quality control. The ideal candidate will lead a team of press operators, ensure efficient production, and maintain high-quality printing standards while coordinating with other departments to meet deadlines and client expectations.

Requirements

Previous experience in printing, manufacturing, or a related production environment is required.
Previous supervisory or management experience is required.
Willingness to learn and apply Epsen Hillmer's approach to Lean, 5S, or daily improvement practices is required.
Strong leadership skills with the confidence to make decisions and hold employees accountable.
Ability to have difficult conversations and manage performance professionally.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to review production information, job specifications, and quality requirements.
Basic computer skills to complete reviews, documentation, and production reports.
Ability to lift and move 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Comfortable working in a noisy, rapidly evolving environment.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions when senior management is not onsite.
Willingness to learn multiple departments, printing processes, and equipment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug/alcohol screen, physical assessment, and audio and color vision tests.

Nice To Haves

Printing industry experience is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of offset, flexographic, or finishing operations.
Familiarity with Lean, 5S, or daily improvement practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead second-shift operations across the Flexographic Press, Offset Press, and Finishing departments.
Set clear expectations, coach and train employees, and hold the team accountable for performance, attendance, safety, quality, and conduct.
Conduct quarterly conversations and annual reviews, recognize strong performance, and handle difficult conversations, investigations, and corrective action with HR support.
Coordinate staffing and priorities to keep jobs on schedule, and monitor productivity, downtime, and waste.
Perform quality checks and press approvals to make sure jobs meet customer specifications and Epsen Hillmer's standards.
Resolve production and quality issues quickly, identify recurring problems, escalate when more support is needed, and hand off clearly to first-shift leaders.
Apply Lean, 5S, and Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) to reduce waste, downtime, and rework.
Review safety, quality, production, and waste with employees during daily check-ins, assign follow-up on obstacles, and encourage employee ideas.
Enforce all safety policies, PPE use, and equipment safety procedures, and document injuries, incidents, and quality concerns.
Lead by example with fairness, consistency, and respect: communicate expectations clearly, address concerns promptly, and support collaboration among the Offset Press, Flexographic Press, and Finishing departments.