Supervisor, Press

USA TODAY Co.•Des Moines, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com 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.

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