Packaging Lead Supervisor

Packaging Team Lead Location: Des Moines, IA Expectations Work as part of a packaging crew to coordinate overall post‑press operations during a designated shift to achieve and maintain on‑time production performance, product quality and accuracy standards, operational safety including OSHA & EPA compliance, and positive employee & customer relations. Responsibilities Provide hands‑on supervision of the following packaging functions: Production and shift scheduling. Supervise production during assigned shifts, including training, new‑hire onboarding, and addressing employee issues and/or concerns. Responsible for insertion accuracy and integrity. Ensure that daily production is completed in a high‑quality and timely manner. Confirm accurate product staging. Perform hands‑on duties of Packaging Operator as needed due to staff shortages, machine problems, and various unexpected workflow issues. Proficient operation of preprint management systems, inserter drive controls, and related reporting. Perform and verify inventory of strap, bottom wrap, and consumable parts and supplies. Assist Manager/Assistant Manager with packaging reports and web‑portal data entry. Perform Packaging Operator training. Safety 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. Report work‑related injuries to the 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 packaging management. Communications Provide timely and accurate information to management as required. Responsible for communication regarding equipment repairs and/or consumable materials to upper management. Communicate scheduling needs to all packaging supervisors and/or packaging management. Other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employment USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individual's application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at View email address on click.appcast.io. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission. #J-18808-Ljbffr USA TODAY Co., Inc.