Packaging Operations Lead: On-Time, Safe Production

Gannett; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett Publishing Services/USA TODAY CO in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Packaging Team Lead to coordinate post-press operations, ensuring on-time production, quality, and OSHA/EPA safety compliance. The role focuses on supervising packaging functions, managing shift schedules, and training staff to uphold accuracy and efficiency.

You will also maintain inventory, assist with packaging reports, and ensure effective communication with management while promoting positive employee and customer

Qualifications

• Provide hands-on supervision of packaging functions and crews.
• Coordinate production & shift scheduling to ensure on-time output.
• Train new hires and address employee issues to maintain productivity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production during shifts with training and onboarding.
• Ensure daily production meets quality, accuracy, and timeliness standards.
• Maintain inventory of packaging materials and consumables.
• Assist in packaging reports and data entry for management.
• Operate and verify performance of preprint systems and inserter drives.

Skills

Supervision

Production scheduling

Training & onboarding

Safety coordination

Communication

Tools

Preprint management systems

Inserter drive controls

Job description

Gannett Publishing Services/USA TODAY CO in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Packaging Team Lead to coordinate post-press operations, ensuring on-time production, quality, and OSHA/EPA safety compliance. The role focuses on supervising packaging functions, managing shift schedules, and training staff to uphold accuracy and efficiency.

You will also maintain inventory, assist with packaging reports, and ensure effective communication with management while promoting positive employee and customer