Mailroom Foreman

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. in Canton, OH, seeks a Mailroom Foreman to lead the Packaging department for Gannett Publishing Services.

You will oversee operations, scheduling, staffing, quality control, and accountability for all packaging functions while collaborating with other departments and external customers to promote quality and productivity. The role requires a college degree or equivalent work experience, about two years of packaging management experience, and strong planning, communication,

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' management experience in newspaper packaging.
• Knowledge of packaging processes and equipment.
• Ability to meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate, schedule, staff, quality control and be accountable for all Packaging department functions.
• Interface with other departments and external customers to promote quality service and productivity.
• Plan and implement systems, activities and processes.
• Motivate, discipline when necessary, and maintain personnel records and procedures.
• Stay current with packaging and production systems.
• Direct the workforce to optimize productivity.
• Work within deadline constraints and maintain a safe workplace.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Communication

Team motivation

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Packaging software

Job description

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.

Mailroom Foreman

Gannett Publishing Services

Canton, OH

Canton Packaging Department is looking for a full-time Mailroom Foreman in Canton, OH for Gannett Publishing Services.

• The candidate will be responsible for the operation, scheduling, staffing, quality control and accountability of all Packaging department functions.
• Must be able to interface with other company departments and external customers to promote quality customer service and productivity.
• Must be able to plan and implement systems, activities and processes.
• Must be able to motivate, discipline when necessary, and maintain necessary personnel records and procedures.
• Must stay current with packaging and production systems.
• Must be able to efficiently direct the work force to optimize productivity.
• Must be able to work within deadline constraints and maintain a safe workplace.

Education Or Training

College degree preferred or some college with equivalent work experience.

Experience

Two years' experience in newspaper Packaging department management/supervision, exposure to production deadlines and environment.

Knowledge

Must be up to date with current Packaging process, equipment and systems.

Skills

• Must be competent in Microsoft Office, Packaging software experience helpful.
• Must be able to plan, communicate, implement and assess complicated production plans and schedules.
• Must be well organized, diligent and able to motivate work force.

Specific Abilities

• Must be able to manage and facilitate production effectively and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work odd hours and be available in case of emergencies or due to production problems.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individual's application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.'s Recruitment Department at [e-mail]. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.