Key responsibilities include:
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Oversees coordinating press operators and technicians to keep production flowing smoothly.
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Oversees setting up and adjusting record presses, including water/steam pressure and cycle timing.
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Oversees inspecting records for defects such as bubbles, dents, or audio issues, and determining root causes.
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Managing materials like vinyl compounds and dies, and ordering replacements when needed.
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Ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met across shifts.
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Training and supporting production staff, often across multiple machines or lines.
Skills
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Strong mechanical aptitude (presses are steam-driven, high-pressure machines)
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Experience in manufacturing or production leadership
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Understanding of quality control and defect analysis
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Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and process issues
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Clear communication and team-coordination skills
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Familiarity with vinyl materials and audio testing is a plus
A Record Press Supervisor oversees the end‑to‑end workflow of vinyl record production, ensuring that presses run efficiently, quality standards are met, and production goals are achieved. Salary based on experience.
