Print Shop Supervisor - Printing & Publishing

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Job Summary:

To supervise print shop employees, processes and projects

Key Responsibilities:

• Hire, assess, and oversee the performance of assigned staff members

• Plan, schedule, organize, and supervise work to meet established schedules and deadlines

• Order equipment and supplies to support print operations

• Prepare, monitor, and maintain a fiscally responsible budget

• Promote the use of the print shop as a support service to the district

• Contract for outside services as required

• Supervise, evaluate, and discipline print shop staff

• Ensure compliance with all district policies and procedures

• Maintain accurate inventories of printing supplies

• Collaborate with department and school leaders, supervisors, and staff to align processes and procedures, while actively seeking their input; leads or participates in joint committees and working groups

• Focus on continuous improvement by analyzing data, assessing systems and timelines, and recommending adjustments to enhance procedures and strategies; provides root cause analysis and suggestions to the administration

• Identify opportunities to optimize the use of various information systems, and liaise with system representatives to stay informed on updates and explore potential improvements

• Work with administration and staff to identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in assigned areas and related departmental functions

• Develop and execute both short- and long-term goals for assigned responsibilities

• Stay informed on federal and state laws and best practices relevant to the assigned area through ongoing research

• Manage special projects and perform additional tasks related to areas of responsibility as assigned by administration

• Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience supervising employees in a production type environment
• Experience in finances to include preparing and monitoring budgets and inventory control

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to organize, to prioritize, to meet deadlines and to work quickly and accurately while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel at all levels
• Excellent math and computer skills
• Knowledge of printing operating methods

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is conducted in a print shop within a school district facility, often in a controlled, well-lit, and ventilated environment
• Regular interaction with printing presses, copiers, cutting machines, binding equipment, and other related machinery
• Work often involves tight schedules and high-volume printing jobs that must be completed efficiently
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking within the print shop to operate and monitor equipment
• May require lifting heavy paper stacks, boxes of supplies, or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.