Assistant ForemanWoman

Lagrange, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 60000 - 80000

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

About the Team:

The team is part of the Print Operations Business at Dow Jones.

About the Role:

The Assistant Press/Mail Foreman is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations of both the pressroom and the mailroom (packaging/distribution). This position ensures that the newspaper is printed to high quality standards and prepared for timely delivery all while managing a crew of operators and technicians. You will be based at our LaGrange Georgia plant reporting to the Foreman/Woman.

You Will:

Production Management

Supervise the setup operation and maintenance of high-speed web offset presses.
Oversee mailroom equipment including inserters stackers strappers and labeling systems.
Monitor print quality (color registration ink density and cut-off) throughout the run.
Coordinate production schedules to meet deadlines for multiple editions or commercial products.

Leadership & Personnel

Direct and train press and mailroom staff on equipment operation and safety protocols.
Assist the Foreman/Woman in scheduling shifts job setup writing reports administrative work and managing labor
costs.
Enforce company policies and maintain a professional productive work environment.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Perform and document preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
Diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize downtime.
Maintain an inventory of supplies such as ink paper (newsprint) plates and spare parts.
Be responsible for Safety & Compliance protocols and practices for the plant.
Ensure all operations comply with OSHA standards and environmental regulations.
Promote a safety-first culture ensuring proper use of PPE and lockout/tagout procedures.

You Have:

Experience: Minimum 35 years of experience in a web offset printing environment with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead capacity.
Technical Skills: Deep understanding of four-color process printing and mailroom packaging operation.
Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs stand for long periods and work in a loud industrial environment lifting bending and physical exertion throughout shift including stair climbing.
Flexibility: Must be able to work non-traditional hours including nights weekends and holidays to meet publication cycles.
Additional duties may be assigned from time to time being able to step in wherever and whenever needed.

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

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Print Operations

Job Category:

Production & Skilled Trades

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $60000 - $80000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidates experience industry knowledge location technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract engage and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary for bonus eligible roles targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles in addition to cash compensation the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package with a variety of physical health retirement and savings caregiving emotional wellbeing transportation and other benefits including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job Description:About the Team:The team is part of the Print Operations Business at Dow Jones.About the Role:The Assistant Press/Mail Foreman is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations of both the pressroom and the mailroom (packaging/distribution). This position e...