Description

Supervisors of printing and related occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders, process film, print text and illustrations on paper, metal and other material, and bind and finish printed products. They are employed by companies that specialize in commercial printing or one of its components, such as binding or colour reproduction, in combined printing and publishing companies, such as newspapers and magazines, and in various establishments in both the public and private sectors that have in-house printing departments.

Job Titles

• Bindery foreman/woman – printing
• Bindery supervisor – printing
• Composing room supervisor – printing
• Film processing supervisor
• Finishing supervisor – printing
• Photographic and film processing foreman/woman
• Platemaking supervisor – printing
• Prepress supervisor – printing
• Pressroom supervisor – printing

Main Duties

• Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders; process film; and print, bind and finish books, newspapers, business forms and other printed products
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
• Review and approve all job proofs or samples in order to ensure quality of work meets client specifications
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Prepare production and other reports
• May set up machines or equipment.

Workplaces

• Commercial printing companies
• In-house printing departments of private and public sector establishments
• Publishing and printing companies

Skills

• Management of Material Resources
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Time Management
• Coordinating
• Critical Thinking

Abilities

• Auditory Attention
• Categorization Flexibility
• Colour Perception
• Deductive Reasoning
• Far Vision

Personal Attributes

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Independence
• Leadership

Similar Occupations

• Desktop publishing operators supervisor (in 12010.00 Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers)

Source: OaSIS