Manager, Manufacturing at Gannett in GASTONIA, North Carolina

Job Description:

Req #41811

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application onGannett CareersviaDayforce.Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visitwww.gannett.com

PRESS MANAGER
Gannett Publishing Services

Gastonia, NC

The Press Manager is responsible for all pressroom operational, administrative and financial functions to ensure efficient press operations to achieve & maintain on-time production, product quality standards, low waste, and operational safety. May include weekend, evening, early morning, late night or holiday shifts around loud production equipment. Work a flexible schedule as needed based on business need.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for overall department financial performance including collaborating with Production Director on annual budget preparation including monthly/quarterly financial performance (expense and revenue estimates) and reporting compliance.

Responsible for overall quality, efficiency and timeliness of the press and newsprint operations.

Responsible for oversight of pressroom/department staff including hiring, scheduling, training, performance, employee relations, employee development and ensuring that company policies/practices are adhered to.

Serve as a liaison between departments to promote, guide and implement ideas and solutions to ensure that customer service standards are achieved.

Responsible for collaborating with Production Director on capital project development & execution.

Accountable to ensure equipment maintenance and repair is completed timely to avoid disruption of production.

Responsible for supply inventory and purchasing.

Must be able to handle personnel and administrative functions

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.

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

Communication:

Provide timely & accurate reports and information to the operations team and management.

Responsible for communication regarding equipment repairs and/or consumable materials.

Respond to customers via phone and e-mail correspondence to resolve subscriber issues.

Experience:

Minimum five years management experience in a print environment

Five to seven years previous experience operating similar equipment

Knowledge of OSHA regulations required.

English language fluency: Speaking, reading & writing

Proven leadership experience required.

Proven above average verbal & written communication skills

Proven excellent time management skills working in a fast-paced deadline driver environment

Financial acumen

Mechanical aptitude

Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office

Basic understanding of computer technology and electronics

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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employees race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicants disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.

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