Desktop Publishing Supervisor

This role directs and coordinates assigned Copy Prep (Desktop Publishing) departmental operations within the plant. Responsibilities include meeting objectives for quality, quantity, cost, and delivery. Incumbents control the area?s schedule, quality control, and allocation of materials, workforce, and equipment. The Desktop Publishing Supervisor sets area production and performance goals, organizes work, and maintains a productive and engaged team.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

*Oversees desktop publishing operations and workflow. Manage department production schedules, quality, materials, and equipment, as assigned.
*Sets work and performance goals and objectives, trains and develops a diverse workforce, provides coaching and counseling when necessary, and writes employee performance reviews.
*Prepares and monitors the budgetary process. Meets department objectives for quality, productivity, and cost.
*Participates in and support continuous improvement initiatives.
*Orders and maintains inventories of materials. Monitor existing reports for accuracy and build custom reports as requested. Ensures compliance with supply chain policies, standards, and procedures.
*Manages Safety for the department(s) and ensure that his/her area(s) work within the plant?s Safety procedures and work rules. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes Safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

Required:

*Bachelor?s degree in Business, Manufacturing, or similar, and/or equivalent experience.
*3-5 years of experience as Supervisor.
*Management/Supervisory experience in a team-based environment.
*Bilingual (English/Spanish), depending on location.
*Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and inspire team members.
*Excellent MS Office experience, in particular Excel Skills & Microsoft Teams.
*Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
*Well-developed interpersonal, communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
*Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

*Experience in Pre-Press processes and management (Desktop Publishing/Graphic Design)
*Aptitude for working with applicable software (Photoshop, InDesign, Workshop, etc.)
*Printing experience in a Yearbook and/or Commercial Printing environment.
*Exposure and knowledge of Continuous Improvement initiatives.