Supervisor, Press

Press Supervisor

Gannett Publishing Services

Des Moines, IA

Expectations:

Work as part of a team to help coordinate overall press & platemaking (CTP) operations across designated shifts as needed to achieve on-time performance including product quality standards, waste goals, and operational safety including OSHA & EPA compliance.

Pressroom Supervisor Duties:

• Production & shift scheduling and timecard approvals.
• Responsible for planning and directing efficient press runs that will ensure all production deadlines are met.
• Supervise production during assigned shifts including training, new hire onboarding and addressing employee issues and/or concerns.
• Perform hands on Press Operator duties as needed due to staff shortage, machine problems, and various unexpected workflow issues.
• Assist with press reports & web portal entries.
• Assist with newsprint, ink, plates & supply inventories.
• Perform hands on platemaking duties as needed due to staff shortage, machine problems, and various unexpected workflow issues.
• Assist with plate reports.
• Assist with plate, chemistry & supply inventories.

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: Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogens, Forklift.

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 press management.

Communications

• Provide timely & accurate reports and information to the operations team & management.
• Responsible for communication regarding equipment repairs and/or consumable materials to upper management.
• Communicate scheduling needs to press management and supervisors

Client-provided location(s): Des Moines, IA

Job ID: utn-86609

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-06T20:43:16