Press Supervisor
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Job Location:
Rockaway, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Press SupervisorGannett Publishing Services / USA TODAY CORockaway NJUnder the direction of the Press Manager the Press Supervisor oversees press and computer-to-plate (CTP) operations across assigned shifts to ensure safe on-time high-quality production. The role is accountable for production planning and for scheduling planned production in MPS/ABB including coordination of staffing materials and ResponsibilitiesDevelop production plans and schedule planned work in MPS/ABB; publish schedules and communicate changes to production press and CTP operations across assigned shifts to achieve on-time delivery quality standards and waste-reduction staffing training and daily assignments; provide direction coaching and on-floor support to press set-up make-ready and color/quality controls meet established standards; troubleshoot issues to restore production promptly and minimize plate production and workflow to support scheduled press maintenance and repairs; ensure machine guarding safe work practices and required PPE are consistently accurate shift and production reporting; communicate downtime constraints and supply needs to protect schedule departmental safety training and performance compliance; ensure all required training is completed on or before established housekeeping and regulatory compliance; reinforce PPE use and safe work practices; ensure hazards injuries and near misses are reported school diploma or GED; prior press operator experience; minimum of three (3) years as a lead operator or assistant supervisor operating similar equipmentKnowledge of operating and maintaining large newspaper presses including Mitsubishi Lithopia and Wifag 371Strong communication skills; effective organization prioritization and accurate shift reportingBasic mathematical skills and mechanical aptitude; strong attention to qualityWorking knowledge of production scheduling systems (Goss MPS/ABB Newsway preferred)Physical Demands & Work ScheduleMust be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 2000 lbs. (pallet jack assisted). Requires prolonged standing; stair climbing on a six-level press structure; and occasional stooping kneeling crouching and crawling. Must be able to work safely in confined areas; color vision is position requires full-time shift work including nights weekends and holidays.
Required Experience:
Manager
