Printing Supervisor

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Commercial or in-house printers
• Packaging company

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Supervise workers and projects
• Oversee apprenticeship training
• Train or arrange for training
• Review and approve all job proofs or samples
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Recommend personnel actions
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Provide technical and professional advice
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work related problems

Supervision

• 11-15 people
• Printing machine operators
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Product or manufacturing design

• Product packaging

Equipment and machinery experience

• High speed packaging equipment

Area of specialization

• Cutting machine

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail