Associate Manager, Operations /Mailroom

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Associate Manager, Operations / Mailroom

Gannett Publishing Services/USA TODAY CO

Des Moines, IA

The Associate Packaging Manager is responsible for day-to-day management of all Packaging Center functions to support efficient execution of production operations to achieve and maintain on-time production, product quality standards, low waste, and operational safety.

• Responsible for adhering to an annual budget including monthly/quarterly financial performance (expense and revenue estimates) and reporting compliance
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring the daily Packaging Center operation to achieve productivity and financial goals.
• Responsible to ensure the daily production, quantity and quality requirements are achieved to provide our advertisers and subscribers a quality product in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for maintaining pre-print information including reports, quantity and accuracy, receiving, consumption and productivity. Coordinate preprint/insert schedules with other departments such as pressroom, transportation and advertising.
• Responsible for production & shift scheduling.
• Assist with supply inventory and purchasing.
• Responsible for managing staff including hiring, scheduling, training, performance, development and handling employee related issues.
• Responsible for accurate and timely web portal data entry
• Responsible for maintaining secure storage and implementing security policies regarding customers inserts/preprints per established Gannett policies.

Safety

• Always work in a safe manner and consistently utilize required safety equipment to promote top-of-mind safety awareness:
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Assist in leading safety compliance within the department including accident investigations and follow up.
• Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs.
• Report work related injuries to insurance carrier.
• Ensure all machine safety-guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
• Immediately report any operational concerns, potential safety hazards and all accidents/injuries and near misses to packaging manager.

Communications

• Provide timely and accurate information to management as required
• Responsible for communication regarding equipment repairs and/or consumable materials.
• Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and/or packaging management
• Other duties as assigned

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