Print Supervisor

Supacolor USA•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Supacolor is seeking a hands-on Print Supervisor to lead daily digital printing operations at its Hawthorne, California worksite. The supervisor supports and develops team members, maintains safe and efficient production, and ensures high-quality print output. This is an active, on-site role on the production floor involving equipment operation, troubleshooting, workflow improvement, and coordination with other departments. The position oversees staffing, production priorities, workflow, materials, and deadlines. It also involves operating, cleaning, and maintaining presses; managing consumables and inventory; monitoring production metrics; inspecting print quality; maintaining records; and supporting safety procedures and training. The supervisor participates in hiring, performance management, and other employee-related decisions. Supacolor makes heat transfers using water-based inks, printing presses, and adhesives, including made-to-order products and PMS color matching. The role works around operating machinery and typical manufacturing conditions. It requires standing and moving throughout the workday, frequent bending and other physical movements, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Appropriate personal protective equipment is used around equipment, materials, and chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in digital printing or a similar production environment.
At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and maintain production equipment.
Excellent attention to detail and color perception.
A track record of coaching team members and creating a productive, collaborative work environment.
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Comfort using cloud-based systems and production management software.
Reliable attendance and ability to commute consistently to the worksite.
Ability to stand and move throughout the workday, bend and perform other physical movements frequently, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support Runners by providing direction, training, coaching, and constructive feedback.
Coordinate daily staffing and production priorities to keep work moving efficiently.
Build a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Participate in hiring, performance management, and other employee-related decisions.
Oversee daily digital print production, balancing workflow, staffing, materials, and deadlines.
Operate, clean, and maintain presses to support reliable equipment performance and consistent output.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate additional support when needed.
Manage consumables and inventory, monitor production metrics, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
Partner with other departments to ensure jobs are completed accurately and on time.
Maintain a safety-first production environment and ensure team members follow established procedures.
Support safety training and documentation, and resolve workplace concerns in a timely manner.
Monitor print quality, perform inspections, and make appropriate process adjustments.
Address quality issues promptly and help ensure every job meets established standards.
Use materials responsibly and maintain accurate production and equipment records.