Press Supervisor

Press Supervisor

Gannett Publishing Services/USA TODAY CO

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.

Expectations:

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 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.

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 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

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