Press Manager

PRESS MANAGER

GANNETT PUBLISHING SERVICES

PEORIA, IL

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Press Manager is responsible for all pressroom operational, administrative, and financial functions to ensure efficient press operations to achieve & maintain on-time production, product quality standards, low waste, and operational safety.

EXPECTATION

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 department financial performance including collaborating with general manager on annual budget preparation including monthly/quarterly financial performance (expense and revenue estimates) and reporting compliance.

• Responsible for overall quality, efficiency and timeliness of the daily 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 General Manager on capital project development & 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 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.

Communication

• Provide timely & accurate reports and information to the operations team and management.
• Responsible for communication regarding equipment repairs and/or consumable materials.
• Respond to customers via phone and e-mail correspondence to resolve subscriber issues.
• Communicate scheduling needs to the General Manager, assistants & supervisors.

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