Supervisor - Finishing

JOB TITLE: Finishing Supervisor

REPORTS TO: Production Manager

DEPARTMENT: Finishing

SUMMARY:

The primary function of this position is to supervise all production activity relating to the Finishing Department including scheduling materials and supplies required in the department by performing the following duties;

• Inspect printed products to verify conformance to specifications and direct set up and adjustments of equipment.
• Review production schedules and estimate time required to complete printing jobs
• Interpret and enforce company policies, safety and health regulations and hazardous waste regulations.
• Review job orders and assign jobs to qualified personnel.
• Establish or adjust work hours to meet production schedules
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and print quality
• Analyze and resolve work problems, and assists subordinates in solving work problems
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve established goals
• Maintain timekeeping system on employees
• Maintain production records
• Confer with other department supervisors, or lead persons, to coordinate activities of the departments involved
• Perform duties of operators supervised when necessary
• Interview, hire and train employees
• Complete written performance appraisals and meet with employees to suggest areas needing improvement and acknowledge areas where employee is achieving or exceeding objectives. Recommend wage adjustments
• Administer disciplinary action, when necessary, with the cooperation of the Production Manager
• Be familiar with and apply all aspects of the ISO Quality System that pertains to the Finishing Dept.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

• 1 year of supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills

SPECIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Language Skills: Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general information pertaining to the job. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and other employees.
• Reasoning Ability: Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Must have the ability to apply information and variables learned from one task or project to other similar situations.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, telephone, copier, and other equipment as needed.

COMPETENCY:

To perform this job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills: assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continually build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others
• Interpersonal: Remains open to other’s ideas and tries new things
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification: Responds well to questions
• Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Written Communications: Able to read and interpret written information
• Cost Consciousness: Assist in cost saving measures
• Quality: Looks for ways to improve & promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
• Cognitive Skills: Logic, memory and reasoning are essential cognitive skills, decision making, analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.