Description
Print studio supervisors organise the activity of one or more teams of machine operators in printing, binding of books and finishing of printed materials. They aim to optimise production processes.
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Theoretical Knowledge
manufacturing processesprinting materialsprinting mediaSketchBook Prooffset printingAdobe Photoshoptypes of paperSynfigprinting plate makinggraphics editor softwarebinding technologiesgraphic designGIMP (graphics editor software)reprographyoutsourcing strategyAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft Visiodigital marketing techniquesscreen printing processflexographydigital printing
Practical Skills
manage workflow processesmeet contract specificationsmanage suppliesconsult with editorensure equipment availabilitydefine manufacturing quality criteriafollow company standardsfollow safety precautions in printingmanage staffmanage studio resourcingdevelop manufacturing policiesadhere to organisational guidelinesmeet deadlinesmanage budgetsliaise with managersoversee quality controlfollow a briefanswer requests for quotationcommunicate with customersassess studio productionstrive for company growthcreate manufacturing guidelinesproduce customised productsset up the controller of a machinetrain employeesprospect new customersadjust the work during the creative processmaintain freelance databaseperform project managementnegotiate improvement with suppliersnegotiate terms with suppliersliaise with shareholdersplan health and safety proceduresalign efforts towards business developmentproduce prepress proofreproduce documentsproofread text