PRINT SHOP SUPERVISOR

SUMMARY:

The Print Shop Supervisor is responsible for printing forms, pamphlets, and other requested materials. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervises work of subordinate employees, by prioritizing work assignments, establishing deadlines, providing general instructions, and reviewing the work performed to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with instructions, policies, and procedures.

Assigns and reviews print orders and allocates materials needed, ensuring requests are completed.

Inspects and performs minor preventive maintenance on printing equipment and replaces damaged or defective parts. Cleans machines, equipment, and work area.

Monitors and replenish printing supplies and prepares purchase order requisitions for needed materials.

Trains subordinates in using printing equipment and in quality standards.

Monitors printing areas and production activities to detect problems, such as mechanical breakdowns or printing malfunctions.

Manages and approves internal budgets, print production schedules, print and specifications. Designs agency forms and publications.

Oversees request for bids, customer quotations, and purchase orders for vendors.

Maintains a daily production log and prepares monthly reports on completed printing/coping jobs and total cost of materials.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Knowledge of printing operations and procedures. Knowledge of form/graphic design.

Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of subordinates. Ability to operate and maintain printing equipment. Ability to maintain inventory and requisition supplies. Ability to design print specifications. Ability to provide technical information pertaining to printing operations and procedures.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus two years of advanced training in printing techniques and practices; plus three years of experience in various phases of the printing trade, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.