What are the responsibilities and job description for the Large Format Print Supervisor position at Allied Printing Services, Inc.?
Large Format Print Supervisor
One Allied Way Manchester, CT 06042
Allied Printing Services Inc. is a family-ran, full-service commercial and financial printer that’s been leading the industry since 1949. With advanced sheetfed, web, large format, digital press capabilities — plus New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation — we’re proud of our history and excited about our future. Now, we’re looking for skilled Large Format Digital Print Supervisor to join our growing team.
Where Large Format Meets Strong Leadership.
Join our fast-paced, high-tech printing environment as a Large Format Digital Print Supervisor. Where you’ll oversee the daily operations of large format printing production, ensuring jobs are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. If you enjoy hands-on problem solving and supporting a team that produces high-quality printed products, this role is an excellent fit.
What You’ll Do:
- Supervise daily large format digital print operations, assigning jobs based on workload, deadlines, and operator skillsets.
- Monitor production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and proactively address potential delays.
- Perform first-piece inspections and oversee in-process and final quality checks to ensure output meets customer specifications.
- Evaluate print quality and production efficiency, making adjustments as needed to maintain consistency and standards.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and support troubleshooting of large format printers and finishing equipment.
- Train, mentor, and develop operators to strengthen skills, productivity, and career growth.
- Enforce safety, cleanliness, and proper handling of equipment, materials, and finished products.
- Maintain familiarity with finishing processes, including trimming, cutting, laminating, sewing, packaging, and related workflows.
What You Bring:
- Strong background operating large format digital print and finishing equipment.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coordinate, and supervise production teams.
- Ability to interpret job tickets, safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance procedures.
- Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with Mac and PC systems, Windows, Microsoft Office, RIP software, and pre-production file preparation.
- A hands-on working supervisor role, solutions-focused mindset in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Walking 50% | Standing 50% | Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 25–50 lbs. and more. | Ability to stand for extended periods. | Safely move materials weighing 500–750 lbs.| Using manual pallet trucks | Driving, sitting, standing, walking, while operating a fork truck.
- Ability to lift, move, and position materials throughout the workday and safely operate warehouse equipment for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials.
The Details:
Job Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: 2nd shift (4:00pm-12:00am), 3rd shift (12:00am-8:00am)
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
You’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service.
Great Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits: Critical, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work-Life Balance, Great Company Culture.
Allied Printing Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.