Shift Supervisor

Quad•Mount Holly, NJ

5d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for the overall safety, production quality, and operational performance of an assigned pressroom shift. This role provides direct leadership to production employees, ensures adherence to production schedules and quality standards, and supports continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and workforce development. The salary range for this role is $65k-$70k, but negotiable with experience.

Requirements

Education and/or equivalent experience in manufacturing, printing, or production supervision.
Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
Technical experience in pressroom or related production operations preferred.
Strong working knowledge of production and manufacturing processes.
Solid mechanical aptitude with experience in troubleshooting and supporting maintenance of production equipment.
Ability to lead, organize, and manage employees effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, schedules, and procedures.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and lead teams.
Reliable attendance and flexibility to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead employees across the finishing department and related manufacturing areas during assigned shift.
Provide direct oversight of shift staffing, including hiring, onboarding, and exiting employees during the shift, in coordination with management.
Assist the Department Manager/Manufacturing Manager with employee and crew scheduling, including temporary staffing, vacation scheduling, and authorizing overtime to meet production deadlines.
Ensure jobs are produced according to production schedules, customer specifications, and quality requirements.
Maintain and adjust production priorities based on changing job requirements, material availability, or operational constraints.
Monitor production output with emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and on-time delivery.
Collaborate with manufacturing, scheduling, and customer service teams to maximize efficiency and resolve production issues.
Serve as a technical and operational resource to operators, sales, and support staff to troubleshoot issues and clarify job requirements.
Maintain accurate and timely production and labor records.
Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify maintenance needs, coordinate repairs, and ensure completion and documentation of preventative maintenance programs.
Model, promote, and enforce safe work practices; ensure a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
Support continuous improvement by assisting management in documenting and improving procedures, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Provide leadership, motivation, and direction to ensure shift goals and production targets are met or exceeded.
Promote teamwork and cooperation within the shift, between departments, and across shifts.
Support training, coaching, and ongoing development of employees; participate in performance feedback and evaluations in collaboration with management.