Press Supervisor

Freedom is proud to be one of the largest, privately held direct mail service providers in the United States. We are a family-owned business entering our 40th year in operation and are excited to expand our national footprint. We are recruiting a Press Supervisor to join our talented team of high-impact employees on 1st shift in our Milton, WI production facility. Join a company that values your talent, supports your professional development, and is committed to excellence in everything we do.

The Press Supervisor provides day-to-day supervision for the Press team which includes Operators, 2nd Operators, Helpers, and Mail Sorters. The Press Supervisor also performs various administrative tasks to support the department.

Qualified candidates will:

• Provide day-to-day supervision and coaching of Press staff as required. Complete annual performance reviews in collaboration with the Department Manager. Participate in the interview and selection process of new employees.
• Review and approve timecards, eligibility for the perfect attendance bonus, and hours worked by temporary employees on a weekly basis. Review and respond to requests for time off.
• Perform daily check-in at shift change, making necessary adjustments to press assignments when employees are absent, communicate daily roster numbers to HR and staffing agencies.
• Regularly walk the production floor, checking in with each press to ensure that jobs are running smoothly and offering assistance as needed.
• Communicate essential information with the incoming/outgoing supervisor at shift change. Maintain regular communication with other departments in the organization such as Customer Service, Warehouse, and Lettershop.
• Perform administrative tasks such as creating daily press assignments, reviewing and reconciling operator time sheets, monitoring inventory of press consumables and supplies and placing orders to replenish stock when necessary.
• Review production schedules and propose modifications as needed and approve samples once production begins.
• Serve as backup when the Press Plant Manager is out of the plant.

Experience and Education:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 3-5 years of prior supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a Windows based environment.
• Prior experience as a lithographic press operator including experience with inkjet printing, inline finishing, and rotary cutters is strongly preferred.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams

This full-time position includes the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k saving plan with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays