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72022.00 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations

Supervisors of 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.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Bindery foreman/woman - printing
  • Bindery supervisor - printing
  • Composing room supervisor - printing
  • Film processing supervisor
  • Finishing supervisor - printing
  • Photographic and film processing foreman/woman
  • Platemaking supervisor - printing
  • Prepress supervisor - printing
  • Pressroom supervisor - printing

Core competencies

  • Management of Personnel Resources to effectively manage teams involved in camera work, plate production, printing or binding, assigning tasks according to skills and deadlines
  • Time Management to meet strict printing deadlines by overseeing the efficient use of equipment, optimizing production schedules and minimizing turnaround times for printed products
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to effectively communicate technical printing instructions, provide feedback and address issues with workers
  • Problem Identification and Deductive Reasoning to identify issues and assess the root causes, including equipment malfunctions, quality defects or scheduling conflicts
  • Attention to Detail to meticulously inspect printed products for defects, ensure colour consistency and verify specifications are met
  • Knowledge in Business Management to understand business management, focused on coordinating small teams, monitoring workflow and adherence to schedules and quality standards in the printing industry

Main duties

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.

Additional information

  • Progression to management positions, such as department, production or plant manager, is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

720 – Technical trades contractors and supervisors

Minor group

7202 – Contractors and supervisors, technical maintenance trades and heavy equipment and transport operators

Unit group

72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations

Occupational profile

72022.00 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations

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