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Shift Supervisor-Nights

Quad, Springfield, NJ, United States


As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for the overall safety, production quality, and operational performance of an assigned pressroom shift. This role provides direct leadership to production employees, ensures adherence to production schedules and quality standards, and supports continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and workforce development. Supervise and lead employees across the finishing department and related manufacturing areas during assigned shift.
· Provide direct oversight of shift staffing, including hiring, onboarding, and exiting employees during the
shift, in coordination with management.
· Assist the Department Manager/Manufacturing Manager with employee and crew scheduling, including
temporary staffing, vacation scheduling, and authorizing overtime to meet production deadlines.
· Ensure jobs are produced according to production schedules, customer specifications, and quality
Maintain and adjust production priorities based on changing job requirements, material availability, or
Monitor production output with emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and on-time
Collaborate with manufacturing, scheduling, and customer service teams to maximize efficiency and
resolve production issues.
· Serve as a technical and operational resource to operators, sales, and support staff to troubleshoot issues
Maintain accurate and timely production and labor records.
· Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify maintenance needs, coordinate repairs, and ensure completion
Support continuous improvement by assisting management in documenting and improving procedures,
Provide leadership, motivation, and direction to ensure shift goals and production targets are met or
Promote teamwork and cooperation within the shift, between departments, and across shifts.
· Support training, coaching, and ongoing development of employees; participate in performance feedback and evaluations in collaboration with management.

Education and/or equivalent experience in manufacturing, printing, or production supervision.

Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
· Technical experience in pressroom or related production operations preferred.

Strong working knowledge of production and manufacturing processes.
· Solid mechanical aptitude with experience in troubleshooting and supporting maintenance of production
equipment.
· Ability to lead, organize, and manage employees effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
· Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
· Reliable attendance and flexibility to work overtime as required.

We offer

comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws.