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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.

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of a college program in graphic arts technology may be required.
• Several years of experience in the work area supervised is usually required.
• Provincial trade certification may be required for some occupations in this unit group.

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

• Printing plant manager (in 90010 Manufacturing managers)
• Desktop publishing operators supervisor (in 12010 Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers)