Pressroom Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Courier Stoughton, a leading book manufacturer located in Stoughton, MA, has an immediate opening for a Pressroom Supervisor on the 3rd Shift.  Courier Stoughton, a division of Courier Corporation, is a 175-employee facility, which prints and binds paperback books for the education and college markets.

 

The Pressroom Supervisor will be responsible for directing the activities of pressroom and pre-press personnel in the efficient production of quality printed product for customers within and outside the facility. Specific job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Ensure the quality of all printed materials forwarded to the next production process or to the customer.  This includes directing and reinforcing consistent employee and departmental compliance with established ISO 9002 operating procedures, Courier Environmental Policies and Procedures and Courier Safety Procedures.Lead personnel in the efficient production of printed signatures to achieve fidelity and profitability targets, including organizing, monitoring and directing daily workflow to meet or exceed production schedules and budgets, supervision of equipment and operation to ensure quality, optimal run speeds, minimal downtime and improved make-ready times.Lead personnel in the identification, development and implementation of process improvements within the department.  Manage the daily scheduling and assignment of employees to ensure appropriate crewing levels and skills, and communicate established work schedules and/or schedule changes to all direct reports in a timely manner.Guide the continuous development of employees through goal setting and implementation of appropriate training plans.  Implement and manage individual employee training plans for new and existing employees. Ensure the safety and security of employees while at the workplace. Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, industry or management publications and networking.



A business, graphic arts or engineering degree, or equivalent training and experience, is required.  The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and motivational skills, effective written and oral communication skills and basic computer skills.  Send cover letter and resume by e-mail to hr@courier.com , by fax to (781) 341-2633, or by mail to Courier Stoughton, 200 Shuman Ave., Stoughton, MA  02072, Attention Human Resources.