Pressroom Supervisor

Job Summary

The Inter-Mountain is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pressroom Supervisor to lead our press team in the production of daily newspapers and commercial print publications. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for managing and scheduling all pressroom production activities, ensuring the highest quality standards are met while maintaining a cost-effective approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and schedule pressroom production activities to meet customer expectations for reproduction quality, content freshness, and productivity.
• Oversee daily printing operations, ensuring the efficient use of resources and minimizing waste.
• Act as a communication link between external customers, print sales executives, and intercompany job planners as required.
• Evaluate equipment maintenance programs and materials to improve production quality and efficiency.
• Support and contribute to the development of a diverse work environment, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Set an example by complying with policies and practices that ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and company policy regarding equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and regulatory agency safety and environmental requirements.
• Keep accurate, useful, and timely operational and maintenance records.
• Work with staff to set equipment maintenance priorities while maintaining production requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in the pressroom printing industry.
• Strong leadership, initiative, decision-making, staff development, and interpersonal skills.
• Two to three years of experience as a lead press operator or equivalent experience in cold web, offset newspaper printing production environment.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intense knowledge of how all printing departments function to maximize efficiency.
• Extensive technical knowledge of and mechanical aptitude for offset printing techniques.

Benefits:

The Inter-Mountain offers a strong benefit package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a 401K plan with company match.