Printing Supervisor

Wet End Operations Supervisor

Kodak Alaris Colorado is the home of Kodak Moments Thermal Media Manufacturing and the Windsor Regional Distribution Center. The operations are responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of thermal media for photographic applications.

The Wet End Operations Supervisor leads a high-performance teamconsisting of two operations teams working alternating, rotating shiftsresponsible for the critical early-stage chemical and printing processes that form the foundation of Kodak Alaris' thermal media donor. This role ensures safe, efficient, and precise execution of Wet End operationsincluding raw material receiving, chemical mixing, solution batching, printing, quality control, and equipment readinesswhile driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and team development. Additionally, the role will partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, Technical, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), and Management teams to coordinate departmental efforts across the flow.

This is a hands-on, floor-engaged leadership role for a supervisor who thrives in a technical manufacturing environment, champions safety, and inspires teams to deliver exceptional quality and throughput.

Performance Dimensions and Tasks

Operational Leadership Time Spent 25%

Direct, coordinate, and monitor daily Wet End production activities to meet safety, quality, cost, and output targets. Assign work, manage staffing levels, and ensure proper shift coverage across all Wet End processes. Maintain real time awareness of production status, equipment performance, and process deviations, taking corrective action as needed. Lead teams to help identify problematic quality defects or machine operating conditions and escalate significant issues appropriately.

People & Team Management & Development Time Spent 25%

Lead, coach, and mentor two teams of operators fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning. Conduct performance evaluations, deliver feedback, and support employee development plans. Promote cross training to build a flexible, resilient workforce. Ensure staffing levels always support production demands through the fair and equitable scheduling of crew vacations. Manage personnel and team conflicts in a healthy and constructive manner. Oversee the area-specific training programs to ensure the teams have the knowledge and skills to perform.

Quality & Process Control Time Spent 15%

Oversee adherence to strict process and product specifications for raw materials, chemical preparation and gravure printing operations. Partner with Quality and Technical teams to troubleshoot process issues and maintain product integrity. Review and validate production records, batch documentation, and process logs for accuracy and completeness. Lead investigations into quality excursions and oversee countermeasure corrective actions.

Communication & Coordination Time Spent 15%

Partner with Supply Chain, EHS, Technical, Maintenance, and Management resources to schedule product changeovers and shutdowns and monitor real-time factors such as raw material, quality, or general flow constraints to generate plans to meet output goals. Communicate production status, issues, and priorities to cross functional teams and leadership. Participate in daily meetings, shift handoffs, and production planning sessions.

Safety & Compliance - Time Spent 10%

Enforce Kodak Alaris' safety standards, environmental regulations, and chemical handling protocols. Conduct routine safety audits, lead incident investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Ensure all team members are trained and certified in required safety procedures.

Continuous Improvement Time Spent 10%

Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance process stability. Champion Lean and 5S initiatives within the Wet End area. Collaborate with Technical and Maintenance teams to optimize equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Ensure operations resources are available for shutdown cleaning and project support work.

Job Specifications

Required Education:

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Education:

Gravure Operator Certificate

Required Experience:

Minimum of 3+ of supervisory experience

Roll-to-Roll web conveyance manufacturing

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues in a timely manner

Hazardous material manufacturing environments

Preferred Experience:

2+ years in Gravure Printing

Required Skills:

Basic reading, writing, math

Interpersonal Skills

Active Listening

Critical thinking

Learning Strategies

Speaking

Systems Analysis

General troubleshooting methodology

Time management

Decision making

Effective verbal and written communication in English

Microsoft Office suite and electronic mail proficiency

Preferred Skills:

Basic statistical analysis (e.g. measures of central tendency)

Piping & Instrumentation Diagram drawing interpretation

Required Knowledge:

Gravure printing

Basic mathematics

Personnel and Human Resources

Preferred Knowledge:

Statistical Process Control

Lean Manufacturing

Process Safety Management (PSM)

ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Standards

Job Context

Indoors (climate-controlled office and manufacturing area)

Exposure to hazardous equipment and materials

Wears common personal protective safety equipment

Regularly scheduled work

Conflict resolution and management

Primarily unstructured work requiring frequent decision making, prioritization, and planning

Regular time pressure with project deadlines and machine downtime allowances

Mobility required (twisting, bending, stooping, squatting, gripping, kneeling, reaching)

Face-to-face discussions

Key Competencies

Communication

Problem Solving

Managing Change

Fostering Teamwork

Learning

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Compensation: $84,000-$90,000 Based on experience

Kodak Alaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

As a member of the Kodak Alaris team you will be eligible to participate in our flexible benefits program which include paid flexible time off, health, dental and vision coverage, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long term disability coverage and life insurance.