Mailroom Foreman

About the role

Gannett Publishing Services is looking for a full-time Mailroom Foreman in Canton, OH for the Canton Packaging Department.

Responsibilities

• Operation, scheduling, staffing, quality control and accountability of all Packaging department functions
• Interface with other company departments and external customers to promote quality customer service and productivity
• Plan and implement systems, activities and processes
• Motivate, discipline when necessary, and maintain necessary personnel records and procedures
• Stay current with packaging and production systems
• Efficiently direct the work force to optimize productivity
• Work within deadline constraints and maintain a safe workplace

Qualifications

• Education: College degree preferred or some college with equivalent work experience
• Experience: Two years' experience in newspaper Packaging department management/supervision, exposure to production deadlines and environment
• Knowledge: Must be up to date with current Packaging process, equipment and systems

Skills

• Competent in Microsoft Office; Packaging software experience helpful
• Ability to plan, communicate, implement and assess complicated production plans and schedules
• Well organized, diligent and able to motivate work force

Additional requirements

• Must be able to manage and facilitate production effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work odd hours and be available in case of emergencies or due to production problems