Description

POSITION SUMMARY

GENERAL SUMMARY

Helps to direct the digital department and related bindery finishing activities to meet customer requirements and schedules. Focuses on quality while considering cost efficiencies, compliance of safety & environmental policies and provides a professional example to GPC’s Core Values.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reviews the digital department and related bindery finishing schedule daily to direct the short- and long-term scheduling of production; establishes delivery priorities.  Ensures that all production associates have correct instructions and procedures to produce the scheduled jobs.
• Ensures effective standards of performance for production and ensures they are maintained.  Communicates policies, programs, and practices. 
• Holds shift change meetings.  Meets with Digital Production Manager daily to review department schedules and staffing. 
• Responsible for training, scheduling, developing, disciplining, and annually measuring job performance of digital equipment operators, production specialists, and team leads.  Achieves a high level of employee efficiency and morale through leadership and the use of sound management and human relations principles. 
• Organizes effective training programs to upgrade and advance associates.
• Oversees that the preventative maintenance program is maintained. 
• Investigates issues within production.
• Assists with implementation of all safety procedures within the production environment and is responsible for maintain a safe work environment for Digital Production employees. Complies with all MIOSHA/OSHA standards and requirements.
• Responsible for meeting with Digital Production Manager to update and discuss problems and receive direction and input as necessary.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

JOB SKILLS & EXPECTATIONS

• Knowledge of basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office applications)
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems within required timeframes or deadlines
• Team leader/supervisory skills with proven ability to supervisor a group of people
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to be adaptable
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Knowledge of all digital production procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient knowledge and experience with leadership expectations and management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work and manage within a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to carry out and maintain compliance with OSHA/MIOSHA and DEQ standards set forth by GPC management
• Printing knowledge is preferred
• ERP software knowledge is preferred

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) – Forklift license is preferred

EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING REQUIRED OR PREFERRED

• High School Diploma or equivalent or
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role
• 3-5 years of printing experience is preferred, or
• Combination of supervisor experience and printing experience