Print Production Supervisor

Print Production Supervisor

SUNY Cortland – Print Services

$58,000+ depending on experience (DOE)

Position Summary
The Print Production Supervisor is responsible for the comprehensive management and execution of all print production operations within Print Services. This role oversees project scheduling, material selection, quality assurance, and workflow coordination to ensure timely and accurate delivery of printed materials. The supervisor will collaborate closely with internal design and marketing teams, maintain effective vendor partnerships, and proactively resolve production challenges.

This position also supports the campus signage printing program and administers the Central Stores office supply program, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and client expectations.

Major Responsibilities

Graphic Design 

• Design, revise, and optimize print and digital materials using templates or sample layouts, including the creation of mock-ups and comprehensive layouts.
• Prepare files for various output formats, including digital and wide format printing, ensuring high-quality reproduction.
• Execute variable data merges and integrations to produce accurate and customized variable data print materials.

Strategic Print Production and Brand Coordination 

• Research, evaluate, and recommend printing equipment, materials, and vendors based on industry trends and customer needs.
• Serve as the technology lead for Print Services by mastering all equipment, providing first-level onsite technical support, and acting as equipment administrator.
• Coordinate and manage all print production schedules and timelines.
• Partner with design and marketing teams to align specifications and deliver graphic solutions that support institutional goals, strengthen messaging, enhance brand awareness, and reinforce reputation.
• Collaborate with Cortland Auxiliary Services and campus groups to coordinate event printing, ensuring brand consistency and cohesive representation for co-branded campus events.
• Install window and wall graphics in accordance with college branding guidelines and surface preparation standards to ensure a consistent, professional appearance.

Print Production & Operations Management 

• Manage and audit monthly billing and reporting for print jobs, material usage, and revenue.
• Oversee inventory and office supply management while optimizing shipping and distribution workflows for efficiency and cost control.
• Maintain accurate production records and proactively resolve operational challenges to ensure timely, cost-effective output.
• Manage end-to-end signage projects, including design, site evaluations, branding compliance, and installation readiness in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Operate and supervise production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production output.

Supervision and Professional Development 

• Assign duties to staff, monitor work progress, and adjust assignments as needed.
• Hire, onboard, train, and coach staff. Provide instructions, feedback, and complete performance evaluations in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for staff training and career development, ensuring completion of required compliance training.
• Act as a liaison between staff and management, facilitating communication, addressing concerns, and supporting a positive work environment.
• Maintain and expand technical expertise through training, conferences, and webinars.
• Serve on committees assigned.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with at least one year of professional experience in graphic design and/or print production; OR; associate’s degree with a minimum of three years of professional experience in graphic design and/or print production; Experience using Adobe Illustrator and/or InDesign.

Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory experience; Experience working in higher education; Experience managing or coordinating projects; Experience with production printing equipment and wide-format printing.

Why SUNY Cortland? 

Be part of a campus that values integrity, intellectual life, and a strong focus on students. Here, faculty maintain a meaningful presence on campus and contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking academic environment. Watch this video to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland:  https://youtu.be/krNjgXC95M0?si=k2l13TUB9mJ9YjD8

About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

Apply Today! 

For more information, application instructions, and to apply online, go to: https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10825 and be prepared to attach a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Application review will begin on Tuesday, December 23, and application materials will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.