Asst Foreman/Woman

Koitecc Solutions; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Insurance Plans

Wellness Resources

Education Benefits

Family Care Benefits

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Financial Health Programs

Cybersecurity Protection

Job summary

Dow Jones is seeking a skilled Mailroom Operations professional for its Silver Spring, MD plant. Assist the Foreman/Woman in directing daily mailroom tasks, ensuring high quality standards, timely dispatch and cost-effective production for Dow Jones print publications.

You will support staff development, maintain schedules, and ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards while delivering reliable results.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in Mailroom Operations.
• Customer-focused with a track record of cost-efficient, timely results.
• Strong leadership, initiative, decision-making and staff development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with business PC applications (spreadsheet, word processor).
• Extensive knowledge of newspaper mailroom operations, equipment and best-practice processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Foreman/Woman with daily mailroom operations and assignments.
• Maintain open communication with staff and emphasize department goals.
• Provide ongoing staff training on responsibilities, procedures and equipment.
• Understand dispatch schedules, sorting, bundling, and subscription lists.
• Support diverse work environment and comply with equal opportunity policies.
• Help implement policies to meet safety and regulatory requirements.
• Keep accurate operational and maintenance records.

Skills

Mailroom experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Operational knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dow Jones & Co.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need.

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Job Description

About the Team

The Print Team supports the end-to-end lifecycle of Dow Jones' print publications-including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Investor's Business Daily, and the New York Post.

Operating across ad intake, production workflows, plant operations, printing, packaging, single copy and amenity sales, Reprints and Licensing, and distribution; the team collaborates with internal cross-functional partners and external vendors, distributors, and the USPS to ensure quality, content freshness, safety, and cost efficiency from creation to final delivery.

About the Role

Assist the Foreman/Woman with the daily direction of the mailroom operations and assignments during the manufacturing of Dow Jones' and contract print publications in a cost-effective manner, with the highest quality standards available using existing technology. Meet customer expectations for reproduction quality, content freshness and productivity, while complying with dispatch/delivery deadlines. Employ best performance practices-continuous improvement processes/procedures, staff schedules and effective staff development to achieve results. You will be based in the Silver Springs, MD plant reporting to the Pressroom Foreman.

You Will

• Contribute to department financial and operating objectives by: insuring staff employs and maintains effective processes and develops and refines skills; providing guidance; implementing efficient staffing.
• Assist the Foreman/Woman in developing and maintaining open communication with employees while clearly emphasizing the goals and objectives of the department.
• Assist the Foreman/Woman in providing ongoing staff training and development to ensure each employee learns all appropriate job responsibilities, procedures and equipment operation in the mailroom area.
• Be knowledgeable of dispatch schedules, sorting, bundling requirements, subscription list and top wrap usage for all publications.
• Support and contribute to the development of a diverse work environment.
• Assist Foreman/Woman to implement policies/practices that insure compliance with local, state and federal laws and company policy regarding equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, regulatory agency safety and environmental requirements.
• Assist Foreman/Woman in keeping accurate, useful and timely operational and maintenance records.

You Have

• 3-4 years experience in Mailroom Operations.
• Customer-focused attributes and are bottom line driven, with a strong record of cost-efficient, timely results.
• Strong leadership, initiative, decision-making, staff development and interpersonal skills.
• Well developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong and proven problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in the use of business PC applications (spreadsheet, word processor, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of and mechanical experience with newspaper mailroom operations, including equipment and best-practice processes.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Financial Health Programs
• Cybersecurity Protection

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

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Business Area

Dow Jones - Print Operations

Job Category

Production & Skilled Trades

Union Status

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range

$60,000 - $80,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About_Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.