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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world�s largest publisher and distributor of children�s books and a leader in educational technology and children�s media. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs and school-based book fairs, retail stores, schools, libraries, television networks and the Company�s Internet Site, www.scholastic.com.

� Ensure company policies and procedures are being consistently followed, counsel employees on performance and disciplinary issues.
� Monitor Kronos coding accuracy.
� Accountable for the Safety, Quality and Productivity of 2nd shift Operations.
� Ensure adequate staffing levels and appropriate training is in place to meet production requirements.
� Coordinate production requirements with Book Club, PKG, WMS, Warehouse and Returns.
� Ensure adequate inventory management practices are established and maintained within the department.
� Supervise 2 - 4 direct reports and approximately 50 - 100 non-exempt employees depending upon season; encourage flex labor staffing
� Develop and implement process improvements, enforce quality standards throughout the department.
� Support and enforce Company policies and safety practices.

 

job requirements

� BA/BS degree in Management, Business, Transportation, or Operations related curriculum preferred
� Minimum of 4 years of proven front-line management experience in operations for a manufacturing or distribution company
� Demonstrated capability to manage a high quality, efficient and cost-effective operations a must.
� Must be able to work independently
� Excellent communication and report development skills required
� Must have the ability to motivate staff and handle a variety of both personnel and technical issues on an ongoing basis.
� Must be able to communicate effectively
� Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
� Excellent overall work record
� Ability to handle and diffuse stressful situations
� Ability to coach and mentor direct reports

 

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job overview
Company: Scholastic
Location: map it!US-MO-Moberly
Base Pay: N/A
Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Education - Teaching - Administration
Printing - Publishing
Manages Others: Not Specified
Job Type: Manufacturing
Req'd Education: Not Specified
Req'd Experience: Not Specified
Req'd Travel: Not Specified
Relocation Covered: Not Specified
Reference ID: NSO5971
   
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company overview

For over 85 years, teachers and parents have recognized Scholastic as a trusted name in learning. The Company continues this successful history by remaining focused on encouraging children to learn to read and love to learn, helping teachers carry out their important jobs and supporting parents in their role as their child’s first teacher.

Founded in 1920 by M.R. “Robbie” Robinson, the father of the current Chairman and CEO, Richard Robinson, today, Scholastic has over $2 billion in revenues and is a global leader in children’s brands and distribution, with nearly 10,000 employees worldwide. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, feature film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores, schools, libraries and television networks; and the Company's Internet site, www.scholastic.com.

Scholastic has operations in Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, The Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Kingdom. As our world grows smaller and interconnected, Scholastic will continue to develop materials that span cultural and national boundaries and serve the needs of parents, teachers and children worldwide.

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