Pressroom Supervisor

Dallas, TX, US

Requisition ID: 2280

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different.

The Pressroom Supervisor is responsible for leading daily printing press operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of Cartamundi products. This role provides direct supervision to Frist Pressmen, Second Pressmen, Press Helpers, and other pressroom personnel while driving performance in safety, quality, productivity, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who coaches employees, solves operational challenges, and partners closely with Maintenance, Quality, Scheduling, and Operations teams to achieve production goals and support a culture of operational excellence.

This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Pressroom Leadership & Production Management

• Lead daily pressroom operations to achieve production schedules, quality requirements, and safety objectives.

• Supervise and coordinate activities of printing press crews to maximize productivity and equipment utilization.

• Ensure production goals are met while maintaining compliance with quality and customer specifications.

• Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and resource allocation to ensure efficient operations.

• Drive accountability for departmental performance metrics, including productivity, waste, downtime, and schedule attainment.

Team Leadership & Employee Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to pressroom employees.

• Train, develop, and mentor operators and support personnel to build technical capabilities and strengthen overall team performance.

• Conduct employee performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and support employee development plans.

• Promote employee engagement and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.

• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and retention efforts within the press department.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and established safety procedures.

• Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, PPE, and other safety requirements.

• Conduct safety observations, investigations, and corrective actions related to incidents or near misses.

• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the pressroom.

• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives to reduce risk and improve workplace conditions.

Equipment & Operational Excellence

• Support press setup, startup, troubleshooting, and changeover activities to maximize equipment efficiency.

• Collaborate with Maintenance to address equipment reliability issues and minimize downtime.

• Monitor press performance indicators including uptime, downtime, throughput, waste, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance and implement sustainable solutions.

• Ensure operators follow standardized work processes and operating procedures.

Communication & Reporting

• Maintain accurate production, quality, safety, and labor records.

• Review shift reports to ensure data accuracy and communicate key operational updates across shifts.

• Coordinate effectively with Scheduling, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations teams to support business objectives.

• Participate in production meetings and provide status updates on departmental performance.

• Communicate expectations clearly and ensure effective shift-to-shift handoff processes.

We’re looking for a Pressroom Supervisor with:

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management, Printing Technology, or related field preferred.

• Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.

• 3-7 years of previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.

• 3 years of experience managing employees in a printing press operation.

• Previous experience with high volume offset presses: KBA, Heidelberg a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and employee coaching skills.

• Ability to drive accountability while maintaining positive employee relations.

• Knowledge of printing processes, press operations, production workflows, and manufacturing best practices.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Experience using KPIs and production metrics to drive performance improvements.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and root cause analysis techniques.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing reporting systems.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits a Pressroom Supervisor can expect from Cartamundi:

• Competitive pay

• Climate controlled facility

• 401(k) with company match

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one

• HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)

• Life insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation(s). Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:

• Work effectively with other team members, through use of verbal and written communication, including typing, through use of fingers on a keyboard.

• May need to perform sedentary work, sitting for long periods of time) on various computer systems

• This Pressroom Supervisor position is located in Dallas, TX.

Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi!

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify (file:///C%3A/Users/Christina.Matias/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Word/dhs.gov/e-verify) .

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.

No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, and applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.