Printing Supervisor-FTE

Printing Supervisor

Direct and supervise the operation of printing services; make work assignments for printing personnel and supervise employees to assure efficient workflow and high quality publications; train, schedule and evaluate the performance of assigned print room personnel; consult with manager or administrator for establishing priorities and deadlines.

Essential Job Functions

• Organize, assign and direct the operation of the printing services function and oversee the maintenance of publication equipment, train staff in operation of print room equipment.
• Supervise printing, collating, binding and distribution of approved publications.
• Maintain inventory of curriculum guides and direct the distribution of published materials.
• Requisition supplies related to publication according to established procedures.
• Examine material submitted for printing and explain restrictions imposed by use of copyrights.
• Train, assign and supervise the performance of assigned personnel.
• Research printing equipment and purchases; provide technical recommendations and analysis of new equipment and proposed facilities as necessary.
• Assure proper maintenance and repair of departmental equipment; maintain current knowledge of technical advances in the field.
• Review incoming work, prepare production instructions, estimate production time, establish priority and schedule work for the various phases of production.
• Approve expenditures according to established guidelines; order and maintain inventory of paper stock, ink, chemicals and other supplies and equipment.
• Participate in printing activities as necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, practices, terminology and procedures used in the production of printed and graphic materials.
• Operation, use, minor repair and maintenance of printing and related equipment.
• Ink, chemicals and papers used in printing operations.
• Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Copyright rules and regulations.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the delivery of printing services to administration.
• Ability to review incoming work, prepare production instructions, estimate production time, establish priority and schedule work.
• Ability to train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to control expenditures.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to operate a wide variety of equipment utilized in printing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate and three years of experience in printing operations.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights, up to 30 pounds.