Packaging Team LeadGannett Publishing Services/USA TODAY CO
Des Moines, IA
Work as part of a packaging crew to coordinate overall post-press operations during a designated shift to achieve & maintain on-time production performance including product quality and accuracy standards, operational safety including OSHA & EPA compliance as well as positive employee & customer relations.
Packaging Tasks:
- Provide hands-on supervision of the following Packaging functions:
- Production & shift scheduling.
- Supervise production during assigned shifts including training, new hire onboarding and addressing employee issues and/or concerns.
- Responsible for inserting accuracy and integrity. Ensure that daily production is completed in a high quality and timely manner.
- Confirm accurate product staging.
- Perform hands-on duties of Packaging Operator as needed due to staff shortage, machine problems and various unexpected workflow issues.
- Proficient operation of preprint management systems, inserter drive controls and related reporting.
- Perform and verify inventory of strap, bottom wrap, and consumable parts and supplies.
- Assist Manager/ Assistant Manager with packaging reports and web portal data entry.
- Perform Packaging Operator training
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 management.
Communications
- Provide timely and accurate information to management as required
- Responsible for communication regarding equipment repairs and/or consumable materials to upper management.
- Communicate scheduling needs to all packaging supervisors and/or packaging management
- Other duties as assigned
