Operations Manager

USA Today Co • Des Moines, IA

6h

About The Position

Operations Manager Gannett Publishing Services - USA TODAY CO Des Moines, IA Expectations: Responsible for the direct oversight of all pressroom functions, activities and resources to achieve operational goals. Accountable for team performance to achieve and maintain standard operating procedures, on-time performance including product quality and accuracy standards, waste goals and operational safety including OSHA & EPA compliance. Pressroom Manager Duties: Responsible for overall quality, efficiency and timeliness of the daily pre-press, press and newsprint operations. Responsible for oversight of pressroom/department staff including hiring, scheduling, training, performance, employee relations, employee development and ensuring that company policies/practices are adhered to. Serve as a liaison between departments to promote, guide and implement ideas and solutions to ensure that customer service standards are achieved. Responsible for collaborating with Manufacturing Director on capital project execution. Accountable to ensure equipment maintenance and repair is completed timely to avoid disruption of production. Responsible for supply inventory and purchasing. Responsible for accurate and complete press reports and web portal entries. 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 reporting, investigations and follow up.Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs. 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 the Manufacturing Director. Communication Provide timely & accurate reports and information to the operations team and management. Responsible for communication regarding equipment repairs and/or consumable materials. Communicate scheduling needs to the Manufacturing Director, assistants & supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of all pressroom functions, activities and resources to achieve operational goals.
• Accountable for team performance to achieve and maintain standard operating procedures, on-time performance including product quality and accuracy standards, waste goals and operational safety including OSHA & EPA compliance.
• Responsible for overall quality, efficiency and timeliness of the daily pre-press, press and newsprint operations.
• Responsible for oversight of pressroom/department staff including hiring, scheduling, training, performance, employee relations, employee development and ensuring that company policies/practices are adhered to.
• Serve as a liaison between departments to promote, guide and implement ideas and solutions to ensure that customer service standards are achieved.
• Responsible for collaborating with Manufacturing Director on capital project execution.
• Accountable to ensure equipment maintenance and repair is completed timely to avoid disruption of production.
• Responsible for supply inventory and purchasing.
• Responsible for accurate and complete press reports and web portal entries.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist in leading safety compliance within the department including accident reporting, investigations and follow up.
• Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs.
• 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 the Manufacturing Director.
• Provide timely & accurate reports and information to the operations team and management.
• Responsible for communication regarding equipment repairs and/or consumable materials.
• Communicate scheduling needs to the Manufacturing Director, assistants & supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed