Mailroom Foreman

Gannett; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett Publishing Services in Canton, OH is seeking a Mailroom Foreman to oversee the Packaging department's operation, scheduling, staffing, quality control and accountability for all functions. You will interface with other departments and external customers to promote productivity and excellent service.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of supervisory packaging experience, is proficient with Microsoft Office and packaging software, and can plan, communicate, implement and assess

Qualifications

• College degree preferred or some college with equivalent work experience.
• Two years of experience in newspaper Packaging department management/supervision.
• Must be up to date with current packaging process, equipment and systems.
• Must be able to plan, communicate, implement and assess complicated production plans and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, scheduling, staffing, quality control and accountability of all Packaging department functions.
• Interface with other company departments and external customers to promote quality customer service and productivity.
• Plan and implement systems, activities and processes.
• Motivate, discipline when necessary, and maintain personnel records and procedures.
• Direct the work force to optimize productivity and work within deadline constraints to maintain a safe workplace.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Production scheduling

Team motivation

Verbal and written communication

Education

College degree preferred or some college with equivalent work experience

Tools

Packaging software

Job description

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.