Pressroom Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Pressroom Supervisor

Summary

RPI, a global leader in print-on demand, is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Pressroom Supervisor for our Seattle production facility. The Pressroom Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of RPI's pressroom and will act as a liaison between the Production and Operations team. They must be adept at balancing quality and productivity while maintaining a positive attitude. They are also accountable for ensuring that established procedures are being followed and the performance of the area meets expectations. Proficiency in operating and maintaining HP Indigo presses, including Series 3 sheet-fed, 7250 webs, and Series 5, 15k, is preferred.

The Supervisor assumes the primary morning shift, ensuring prompt on-site presence. They oversee press preparation for daily production, execute established plans, train and develop operators, lead HP maintenance teams, enforce print quality compliance, promote a clean and safe working environment, and maintain effective communication with other department leads / supervisors.

This full-time position requires flexible hours to accommodate fluctuating volumes, with mandatory overtime and weekend shifts during specific periods.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Meet production targets and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor and control the reprint rate.
• Manage labor and provide necessary training.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance and quality procedures.
• Regularly report results and status.
• Promote a safe working environment and collaborate with other departments.
• Coach and mentor production leads, providing feedback.
• Establish fair accountability and communicate expectations clearly.
• Assess performance, conduct reviews, and address workflow improvement suggestions.
• Maintain professionalism and provide clear direction to the team.
• Adjust working hours as needed, including overtime and weekend shifts.
• Verify timecards, recording PTO, absences, and accurate hours.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Experience

RPI Print, headquartered in Seattle, WA is a global print partner focused on making brands successful. RPI helps businesses of all sizes, across all industries, by offering sustainable and reliable digital printing services that reach customers all over the world. With facilities and partners in the US, Europe, and Australia, and innovative IT solutions, RPI is an end-to-end integrated supply chain for digital printing on demand. Our leading brand, Blurb®, is a software-driven publishing platform that unleashes the creative genius inside everyone. Blurb's platform makes it easy to create, publish, promote, and sell one-of-a-kind books in print and digital formats. Blurb authors have created millions of books using our full suite of free book-making tools. While our passion is digital printing, what we find equally important is building relationships with our customers. Making real connections!