Packaging Team Lead

Gannett
Des Moines, IA

Packaging Team Lead

Gannett Publishing Services - USA TODAY CO.

Des Moines, IA

WE ARE OFFERING A STARTING SALARY OF $22 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND A SIGN ON BONUS OF $500

Expectations:

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

Requirements

• Computer experience

• People skills

• Managerial background

• Solid work history
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