Management
Located in:
Tyler, TX
Pay: $68,000-$75,000/year
Job Full Description:
Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Printing & Converting Supervisor to lead production operations within their Printing, Pre-Press, and Converting departments. This leadership role is responsible for driving productivity, ensuring schedule attainment, maintaining safety compliance, and developing a high-performing production team in a fast-paced industrial environment.
The ideal candidate will bring strong supervisory experience, a manufacturing background, and the ability to lead teams while balancing production goals, quality standards, and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership
- Supervise and direct shift operators within the Printing, Pre-Press, and Converting departments.
- Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining productivity, quality, and waste reduction targets.
- Monitor daily operations and make adjustments as needed to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Coordinate resources and workflow to meet customer and business requirements.
Employee Supervision & Development
- Motivate, coach, mentor, and develop production employees.
- Address performance, attendance, and workplace issues in accordance with the applicable Labor Agreement and company policies.
- Administer corrective actions and disciplinary measures when appropriate.
- Approve employee vacation requests, overtime assignments, and leaves of absence.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on continuous improvement.
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and facilitate monthly safety meetings.
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
- Assist with accident investigations, root cause analysis, and related documentation.
- Ensure employees consistently utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience required.
- Industrial or manufacturing leadership experience required.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical degree or Engineering degree preferred.
- Flexographic printing knowledge and experience preferred.
- Experience within printing, converting, packaging, or related manufacturing operations preferred.
- Understanding of production scheduling, process improvement, and waste reduction initiatives.
Technical & Professional Skills
- Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with light industrial equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to interpret production requirements and drive operational performance.
- Effective leadership skills with a hands-on management style.
Work Environment
- Industrial/manufacturing production environment.
- Required to wear appropriate PPE at all times while on the production floor.
- Frequent standing and walking for extended periods throughout the facility.
- May occasionally lift or move light industrial equipment and materials.
- Regular exposure to manufacturing machinery, production equipment, noise, and typical plant-floor conditions.
Tyler, TX
Darby Scheffer
darby.scheffer@expresspros.com
+1 903-592-9999
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