Print Production Supervisor

Company: J. Josephson
Location: South Hackensack
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Position: Print Supervisor Department: Print Summary: This position will support the Production Manager in managing the day-to-day Print Department activities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Staff and Process Management: o Monitor Print Department Staff and work flow steps of the process, setting process variables. Observing control points and equipment. Implementing cost reductions, initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments. o Participate in staff recruiting, training and monitoring. Ongoing gap analysis of personnel fluidity. o Assist in the management and development of Staff members o Ensure personnel are properly trained/re-trained on all components of individual position o Monitor print, cooper rack, Flexo Wash and ink room staff to ensure their performance achieves department standards and schedules o Monitor Color Matchers to ensure quality is being checked regularly, matching to the right color standard and are managing the ink level properly o Oversee and manage the day to day processes and staff to ensure a safe Print Operation and that PPE is used properly o Ensure good housekeeping standards are always maintained o Monitor the machines progress and output to ensure team is achieving scheduled quantity o Continuously monitor print machine to ensure that it is operating safely, and that the team is working safely. Daily audit oversight to verify JJs hazardous waste program is in place and being followed. o Work with management and maintenance to ensure that print machine is properly maintained o Drive Value Stream Mapping from current state in Print (As-Is) to future optimum state. Focus on Crewing, SOP analysis, Down Time analysis, Quality evaluation o Work with Production Team to identify and deliver service improvement activities throughout Print, Lam and Tubing. Focus on Lean process improvements and stream lined SOPs o Conduct root cause analysis as related to Print manufacturing issues, material flow, projects and production capacity. Focus on Right First Time (RFT). o Develop compliance audits to ensure that any desired changes are permanent o Complete the Make To Plan by assigning (and re-scheduling) personnel to accomplish work results o Report KPIs in the daily Production meeting with analysis of DT & Efficiencies Inventory and Equipment Control: o Ensure that the Print Cylinders are properly maintained o Monitor supply inventory to ensure that we are properly stocked with o back up doctor blades and Impression rollers rubber rollers, o raw materials - ink and vinyl o working materials - wipes and tape QUALIFICATIONS Skills: o Troubleshooting skills o Organizational skills o Computer skills (Outlook, Excel) o Excellent color acuity o Strong interpersonal skills and can-do attitude Education/Experience: o Minimum of 5 years experience in a Gravure Printing environment o Associate degree or equivalent work experience Other Testing: o Pass Color Matcher test with a score of 90% o Color Discrepancy Test with a score of 100% o Hue test with a score of 16 or less General housekeeping, Safety and Maintenance as well other projects/assignments will be assigned by Supervisor/Manager during machine downtime or production shutdown. Term: Printing Press

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