Supervisor - Digital Print Production

Supervisor - Digital Print Production To serve our internal and external customers by managing all aspects of the company’s Middlestreet Graphics and Display division to include production scheduling, graphic approval and changes and costing so the company can meet profitability goals.  Position Summary •    Oversees and directs all graphic print production to include artwork design, print production and shipping of finished materials to ensure that departmental and company standards are met. •    Schedules graphic production jobs to maximize equipment efficiency and serve internal customer needs; estimates amount of production time and material usage needed for each print production job.  •    Directs staffing, training and skill development of direct reports to allow for talent management and employee engagement goals to be met.  •    Oversees all graphic print production quality control and troubleshoots equipment (e.g. printers, cutters, computer programs) to ensure display jobs are completed and equipment is performing according to standard. •    Assists in the preparation of POS materials using related equipment (e.g. computer programs, printers, cutters) and assembles final materials according to standards.  •    Works with vendors to maintain all equipment in working order according to equipment specifications.  •    Ensures that company policies, standards and procedures are met, followed and maintained in accordance with established company policy (e.g., OSHA and safety compliance, Federal/State/Local Laws).  •    Remains up to date and current on all industry trends involving graphic print production and design software. •    Communicates with co-workers, employees, and suppliers verbally and in writing regarding policy and procedure changes, departmental activities, operational feedback and other information.  •    Maintains confidentiality of financial information, employee information (e.g., discipline, wage information), and other sensitive and confidential information.  •    Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance, and works outside of normal schedule as required to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.   Qualifications - ExternalSKILLS & ABILITIESEducation:    Bachelor's Degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent work experience is required. Experience:    5 years graphic arts production experience required; 2 years previous graphic arts management experience and digital printing equipment required; 1-3 years previous supervisory experience required. Computer Skills:    Must have experience in Microsoft Office Suite.  Certifications & Licenses:    Must be able to be trained to operate a forklift.  Other Requirements:    Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite; basic financial management; finishing and related equipment (e.g. cutters, plotters, laminators); graphic arts product and management. Skill in: internal customer service (external if applicable); training and coaching; budgeting for labor and other expenditures and negotiating prices; creating and developing POS materials. Ability to: train, develop, manage and lead a team; work quickly, efficiently and independently; multi-task; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; operate a computer and finishing and related equipment (e.g. cutters, plotters, laminators); delegate; problem solve; deliver presentations to employees (customers if applicable); read and interpret financial statements, data and other information; relate to and influence employees and co-workers; manage scheduling, costing, estimating and inventory.