Press Supervisor
Req #25833
Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
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Press Supervisor
Gannett Publishing Services
Portsmouth, NH
The Press Supervisor collaborates with the Associate 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.
Must be quality conscious, able to troubleshoot press related problems, lead a team to produce the best possible product under strict deadlines.
Must be a strong leader, professional, courteous and timely in every interaction.
Scope of position can include, but not limited to managing policies and procedures, processes, equipment, and production etc. for newsprint, plate and press, and occasional
packaging department. Must be able to make effective decisions for the welfare of the company and customers while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Team building and coaching.
Supervising tasks and delegating assignments.
Maintaining production and employee records.
Ensure production requirements are met.
Effective communications.
Must understand press imposition.
• Education:
High School.
Experience and training in a newspaper press room.
Mechanically inclined and full understanding of the printing process.
Leadership workshops.
• Experience:
Minimum 5 years on the job training in newspaper press room.
Experience in a lead or supervisory position with strong leadership skills.
Must understand OSHA guidelines.
• Skills:
Must have offset press knowledge.
Ability to coach and lead employees to meet and exceed production standards/goals.
Team building.
Computer experience.
Effective communications.
Other details
- Job Family Printing/Press
- Job Function Gannett Publishing Services
- Pay Type Hourly