Print Production Supervisor

About the Role:
We are seeking a hands-on Print Production Supervisor to lead daily operations in our wide-format print production department. This position oversees the production workfloor, coordinates workflow, maintains quality standards, and keeps customer orders moving efficiently from approved artwork through printing and finishing.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

Align with clear expectations for productivity, quality, speed, and accountability.
Train and cross-train employees on equipment, materials, processes, and quality standards.
Provide regular feedback to the VP, address performance concerns, and support employee evaluations.
Sustain a team culture centered on respect, integrity, ownership, and teamwork.
Maintain an environment that focuses on safety and continuous improvement on all production expectations.

Production Scheduling and Workflow:

Coordinate with the VP to organize daily production priorities based on promised ship dates, equipment capacity, material availability, and job requirements.
Monitor jobs through printing, laminating, cutting, finishing, and handoff to shipping.
Identify bottlenecks and adjust assignments to maintain production flow.
Review job tickets for complete specifications and resolve questions before production begins.
Support commitment to shipping orders within 10 days or less.

Quality Control:

Verify that finished products meet approved artwork, dimensions, materials, color expectations, and finishing requirements.
Establish and reinforce first-piece inspections and quality checks throughout production.
Help maintain consistent, repeatable color across production runs and reorders.
Investigate defects and reprints, identify causes, and implement corrective actions
. Reduce material waste and prevent avoidable production errors.

Preferred Experience:

Three or more years of experience in wide-format printing, sign production, graphics manufacturing, or a closely related environment.
RIP software, print profiles, nesting, white ink workflows, and color management.
Previous experience as a production supervisor, team lead, or lead operator.
Working knowledge of digital printing, pressure-sensitive vinyl, rigid substrates, laminating, contour cutting, and finishing.
Ability to read job tickets, interpret artwork specifications, and verify production requirements.
Strong troubleshooting, organization, and communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Comfortable using production software, spreadsheets, and job-tracking systems.

Salary/Benefits:

$52,000 - $60,000 yearly Salary (depending on experience)
Dental insurance enrollment plan
Health insurance enrollment plan
Life Insurance enrollment plan
Paid time off
10 Paid Holidays
American Funds Simple Plan (company matching up to 3%)