Overview
Supervisors of workers in 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.
This group performs some or all of the following 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.