USA TODAY Co., Inc. ยท 1 week ago
Supervisor, Press
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelUSA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. The Press Supervisor will coordinate press and platemaking operations to ensure on-time performance and product quality while supervising production and maintaining safety compliance.
Newspapers
No H1B
Responsibilities
Production & shift scheduling and timecard approvals
Responsible for planning and directing efficient press runs that will ensure all production deadlines are met
Supervise production during assigned shifts including training, new hire onboarding and addressing employee issues and/or concerns
Perform hands on Press Operator duties as needed due to staff shortage, machine problems, and various unexpected workflow issues
Assist with press reports & web portal entries
Assist with newsprint, ink, plates & supply inventories
Perform hands on platemaking duties as needed due to staff shortage, machine problems, and various unexpected workflow issues
Assist with plate reports
Assist with plate, chemistry & supply inventories
Always work in a safe manner and consistently utilize required safety equipment to promote top-of-mind safety awareness:
Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Assist in leading safety compliance within the department including accident investigations and follow up
Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs: Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogens, Forklift
Report work-related injuries to insurance carrier
Ensure all machine safety-guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use
Immediately report any operational concerns, potential safety hazards, and all accidents/injuries and near misses to press management
Provide timely & accurate reports and information to the operations team & management
Responsible for communication regarding equipment repairs and/or consumable materials to upper management
Communicate scheduling needs to press management and supervisors
Qualification
Required
Experience in coordinating press & platemaking operations
Ability to achieve on-time performance including product quality standards, waste goals, and operational safety
Experience in production & shift scheduling and timecard approvals
Ability to plan and direct efficient press runs to meet production deadlines
Experience supervising production during assigned shifts including training and onboarding new hires
Ability to perform hands-on Press Operator duties as needed
Experience assisting with press reports & web portal entries
Ability to assist with newsprint, ink, plates & supply inventories
Experience assisting with plate reports
Ability to assist with plate, chemistry & supply inventories
Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment
Experience leading safety compliance within the department
Completion of required annual OSHA safety training programs
Ability to report work-related injuries to insurance carrier
Experience ensuring all machine safety-guards are installed and functioning properly
Ability to report operational concerns, potential safety hazards, and all accidents/injuries to press management
Ability to provide timely & accurate reports and information to the operations team & management
Experience communicating regarding equipment repairs and/or consumable materials to upper management
Ability to communicate scheduling needs to press management and supervisors
Company
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michelle Crossman
Manager of Columbus Magazines Group- Columbus Monthly, Columbus CEO, Columbus Weddings
Mike Reed
Chairman / CEO
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