Press Supervisor

Press Supervisor Location: Des Moines, IA The Press Supervisor collaborates with the Press Manager in the day-to-day supervisory duties and operations of the Press Room to ensure integrity, quality, and waste control while meeting production deadlines. Work as part of a team to help coordinate overall press & platemaking (CTP) operations across designated shifts as needed to achieve on-time performance, including product quality standards, waste goals, and operational safety, including OSHA & EPA compliance. Pressroom Supervisor Duties 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 shortages, 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 shortages, machine problems and various unexpected workflow issues. Assist with plate reports. Safety 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 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. Communications 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. 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 individuals’ 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