Job description
Join NovaPrint Media, a premier printing partner for brands across Chicago and the Midwest. We’re seeking a results-focused Printing Production Supervisor to lead our digital and offset print operations.
You’ll ensure on-time delivery, top-tier color accuracy, and a safe, collaborative shop floor culture.
We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.
Responsibility
- Oversee daily print production across digital and offset presses to meet or exceed quality and throughput targets.
- Plan and monitor schedules, resource allocation, and job routing to maximize efficiency and on-time delivery.
- Lead color management workflows, ensure accurate ICC profiles, and verify proofing against client specs.
- Coordinate finishing operations (lamination, coating, binding, die-cutting) to achieve high-quality final products.
- Collaborate with prepress and design teams to optimize files and reduce rework.
- Ensure strict quality control, waste reduction, and adherence to safety and SOPs.
- Coach and develop operators; implement Lean and process improvements to reduce cycle times.
- Partner with sales and project managers to provide accurate timelines and scalable production plans.
Qualification
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in print production, including digital and offset environments.
- Strong knowledge of color management, ICC profiles, and color-calibrated workflows.
- Experience with prepress workflows and RIP software (EFI, Agfa, Harlequin, or equivalent).
- Proficiency with finishing equipment (lamination, folding, cutting, binding) and related tooling.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and operate heavy machinery with safety protocols.
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communications, Printing Technology, or a related field preferred.