KR Supervisor - Pressroom

RR Donnelley•St Charles, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the execution of the Press production to exceed expectations in safety, quality, productivity, schedules, housekeeping, and employee relations. This role involves leading administrative and manufacturing employees, ensuring timely delivery of products, and maintaining cost-effectiveness while upholding quality and safety standards. The supervisor will motivate staff, resolve work-related issues, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and safety. This position requires the ability to work multiple shifts, including nights, and may involve training others in new processes and lean methodologies.

Requirements

Must have 5 + years working in a Commercial Press /Printing environment
At least 1 year of leadership exposure
A High School Diploma or its equivalency is required
4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Business, Manufacturing or related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage people and direct work activities

Responsibilities

Effectively lead applicable administrative and manufacturing employees on one or more shifts
Meet scheduled delivery dates and work-in-process times
Direct the printing of products at the most economical costs that are consistent with prescribed quality, accuracy, safety, and performance standards
Motivate staff in support of department and plant objectives and timely and effective deployment of assigned workforce to ensure production goals
Develop, retain, and motivate staff to ensure safety and productivity
Analyze and resolve work-related problems and assist employees with troubleshooting and solving production/quality issues
Ensure the press department activity meets or exceeds the overall company and customer quality/service expectations
Facilitate and support Safety Programs and Safety Teams and encourage an overall culture of safety with the intent of eliminating all unsafe behaviors and conditions within the facility
Maintain and encourage excellent housekeeping practices and safety awareness on all shifts
Support active costs, scrap, and work reduction programs to improve the profit position
Foster the implementation and use of TQM concepts
Promote working as a team and with other departments to build continuous improvement within RR Donnelley
Work in conjunction with Human Resources and Operations Management to maintain a positive employee relations environment
Work to eliminate all unsafe behaviors and conditions within the plant
Fully support and practice Safety Training Observation Program techniques on a daily basis
Assure the maintenance of excellent housekeeping practices and safety awareness on all shifts
Perform other related duties as required
Train others in new processes and lean methodologies
Share your expertise and help train other employees as assigned