Production Supervisor

Pos/Professional Office Services • Waterloo, IA

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About The Position

We are currently seeking a full-time Production Supervisor for our printing facility in Waterloo, Iowa. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, assigning work to departmental employees, and ensuring that production goals are met efficiently and effectively. This role involves communication with employees regarding production goals and procedural instructions, as well as coaching and guiding personnel on work performance and equipment operation. The supervisor will also be responsible for maintaining communication with other departments and production facilities to ensure orders are completed correctly and on time, while also managing recordkeeping related to production labor reports, materials usage, and personnel information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Prior printing and/or production management experience strongly preferred.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be organized and able to plan work based on due dates, cost, efficiency, etc.
• Must be able to perform basic math functions (add/subtract/multiply/divide/calculate percentages) and accurately use a ruler to measure paper.
• Demonstrate effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with mechanical equipment is preferred.
• Must be able to work with a sense of urgency and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily work to departmental employees.
• Order materials/supplies for planned work.
• Communicate production goals and procedural instructions to individual employees and the department.
• Coach and guide personnel on work performance, including equipment operation.
• Communicate with other departments/production facilities to ensure orders are completed correctly within quoted timelines.
• Recordkeeping to include production labor reports, materials usage, and personnel information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED