Pressroom Supervisor

Cartamundi East Longmeadow LLC•Dallas, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pressroom Supervisor leads daily printing press operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of Cartamundi products. The role directly supervises First Pressmen, Second Pressmen, Press Helpers, and other pressroom personnel, and drives performance in safety, quality, productivity, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership position focused on coaching employees, solving operational challenges, and partnering with Maintenance, Quality, Scheduling, and Operations to meet production goals and support operational excellence. The position reports directly to the Manufacturing Manager and is located in Dallas, Texas. The role oversees pressroom production, employee development, safety and compliance, equipment performance, operational improvements, and production communication and reporting. Work takes place in an enclosed office and manufacturing facility and involves collaboration and verbal and written communication, keyboard use, and potentially sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods at computer systems.

Requirements

Three years of experience managing employees in a printing press operation.
Strong leadership and employee coaching skills, including the ability to drive accountability while maintaining positive employee relations.
Knowledge of printing processes, press operations, production workflows, and manufacturing best practices.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Experience using KPIs and production metrics to drive performance improvements.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and root cause analysis techniques.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing reporting systems.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to complete the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, Printing Technology, or a related field.
Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered in place of the preferred degree.
Three to seven years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Previous experience with high-volume offset presses; KBA and Heidelberg experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead daily pressroom operations to meet production schedules, quality requirements, and safety objectives.
Supervise and coordinate printing press crews to maximize productivity and equipment utilization.
Ensure production goals and customer specifications are met while maintaining quality compliance.
Monitor workflow, staffing, and resource allocation; drive accountability for productivity, waste, downtime, and schedule attainment.
Coach, train, develop, and mentor pressroom employees and support personnel.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and support employee development plans.
Promote employee engagement and a positive, collaborative work environment; support hiring, onboarding, training, and retention.
Promote safety compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and established procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, and PPE requirements.
Conduct safety observations and investigations and implement corrective actions for incidents or near misses.
Maintain pressroom housekeeping standards and support environmental, health, and safety initiatives.
Support press setup, startup, troubleshooting, and changeover activities.
Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Monitor press indicators, including uptime, downtime, throughput, waste, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Identify and implement sustainable operational improvements; ensure operators follow standardized work and operating procedures.
Maintain accurate production, quality, safety, and labor records and review shift reports for data accuracy.
Coordinate with Scheduling, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations; participate in production meetings and report departmental status.
Communicate expectations and operational updates across shifts and ensure effective shift handoffs.