What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Pressroom Supervisor position at Epsen Hillmer Graphics Co?
Company Description
Epsen Hillmer is an Omaha-based, family-owned, and operated company with a 116-year history of creating custom labels for beverage, health/beauty, and household products throughout the country. The average longevity of our employees is nearly a decade, which reflects our people-first culture and company values. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package and growth potential!
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented 2nd Shift Pressroom Supervisor to oversee our printing operations. This role requires an experienced press operator and/or supervisor with a strong background in offset printing, press maintenance, and quality control. The ideal candidate will lead a team of press operators, ensure efficient production, and maintain high-quality printing standards while coordinating with other departments to meet deadlines and client expectations.
THE ROLE
HOURS: Monday-Friday 2:30-11pm. Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends.
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP: Supervise the operation of offset presses, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. Oversee pressroom staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback. Monitor production schedules and coordinate with prepress, finishing, and shipping departments to ensure timely job completion.
OVERSEE PRODUCTION: Set up and adjust printing presses for different jobs, ensuring proper ink, registration, and color accuracy. Troubleshoot press issues, perform routine maintenance, and coordinate repairs when necessary. Maintain quality control standards, ensuring all printed materials meet client specifications. Optimize press run efficiency by reducing waste and improving setup times.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Implement and enforce safety regulations and best practices in the pressroom. Collaborate with management on workflow improvements, cost reduction, and new printing technologies. Maintain accurate records of press performance, maintenance schedules, and material usage.
Qualifications
- KNOWLEDGE: Minimum five (5) years in offset printing operations, with at least 2 years in leadership or supervisory role. Strong knowledge and experience with offset presses (Heidelberg, Komori, Ryobi, or similar), ink management, and color calibration. Experience with various Offset Presses, supervisory experience and LEAN initiatives. Experience with prepress workflows, finishing techniques, and color management software.
SKILLS: Proven track record of leading teams through accountability and recognition. Excellent communication and people skills. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and print quality issues quickly. Strong quality control skills with an eye for color accuracy and print consistency. Strong understanding of pressroom safety and OSHA compliance.
ABILITIES: THIS ROLE IS ONSITE IN OMAHA, NE and requires the ability to work at our office at 132nd & L Street. Comfortable working hybrid hours with a mix of day/evening shifts and some remote coordination. Ability to lift and move 50 pounds. Standing, bending, and walking for extended periods. Comfortable working in a noisy, rapidly evolving environment. Must be authorized to work in the United States, and able to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen, physical assessments, audio, and color vision test. Desire to live out our values as a team player and advocate for our culture:
ACCOUNTABILITY: When you commit to something, you do it on time. Willing to have tough conversations in order to grow. Blame no one but yourself.
DEDICATION: Do what it takes. You do what's best for the team, not just you. Start answers with yes instead of no.
AUTHENTICITY: Make decisions when no one is watching as if everyone is. Humble approach. Bad news is better than no news. Integrity trumps profit. Willingness to Grow.
TRAINABLE: Step out of your comfort zone. Effectively give and receive feedback. Understand growth comes from both success and failure.
Additional Information
At Epsen Hillmer, you will join an open and communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people choose to build a career and find professional prosperity. In addition to company growth opportunities, as an EHG employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your wage, comprehensive medical/dental and well-being programs, life insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and 8 paid holidays. Come grow with us by applying today!
EEO: The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
