Printing Supervisor-3rd Shift

International Paper · Conway · $69,500–$92,600 (stated in the posting)

Position Title:

3rd Shift Printing Supervisor

Pay Rate:

$69,500 - $92,600 (USCORE)

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

3^rd shift

10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Physical Location:

Conway, AR

The Job You Will Perform:

Direct supervisor to 3rd shift Litho Department of hourly employees. Responsible for supervision, direction and leadership in safety, quality, productivity and engagement to ensure goals are met. This position reports to the Printing Superintendent.
Supervise employees in the daily production of lithographic printed sheets, to include hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting safety, quality production and teamwork; resolving conflicts.
Lead and motivate employees by setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance to work efficiently and effectively, while ensuring a safe work environment, and a quality product.
Effectively communicate operational information in both oral and written format at all levels: crew members, other supervisors, plant management, office personnel and outside customers and vendors.
Actively promote and ensure compliance with safety, quality and other programs and initiatives utilized within the organization.
Maintains necessary documentation, reports, time approvals for direct reports.
Review projects prior for accuracy and to ensure that prerequisites have been met prior to scheduled production, Read and interprets layouts.
Monitor inventory levels of Litho chemistry, rollers, and supplies and order when needed.
Coordinate the production and planning of jobs with the pre-press department.
Coordinates daily shift production and overtime schedules optimizing staffing levels and equipment availability.
Ensure preventative maintenance programs are executed according to established schedules.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Safety minded and drives safety culture
High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Two years of supervisory experience required.
Prior experience in the Litho, Preprint packaging industry, or prepress experience required.
Advanced understanding of lithographic press systems and print production workflows required.
Experience with G7 color theory required.
College and/or related technical courses highly preferred.
Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
Action Oriented
Business Insight Communicates Effectively
Courage
Customer Focus
Develops Talent
Instills Trust
Organizational Savvy

Preferred Experience:

5+ years of operating a 6-color, multi-unit, of sheetfed offset printing press

The 3rd Shift Printing Supervisor provides hands-on leadership for the Conway Litho Department, overseeing employees and daily printing operations while driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement. This role coordinates staffing, inventory, and preventive maintenance while managing employee training, performance, and accountability. The ideal candidate brings strong supervisory experience and technical expertise in lithographic printing, corrugated packaging, and print production workflows, with the ability to lead teams effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

More jobs at International Paper · Skilled Trades & Maintenance jobs in Conway