Packaging and Assembly Manager
Company: The Seattle Times
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 20, 2021
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Job Description:
The Seattle Times, a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning news
organization, is looking for an experienced Packaging and Assembly
Manager to join our warehouse team. As part of the Operations
department, you will play an instrumental part in the planning,
scheduling, development, and administration of multiple teams,
including the Postpress/Packaging, Prepress, Traffic Warehouse and
Paper Warehouse teams. You will be tasked with ensuring all teams
follow proper safety, company, and warehouse policies resolutely.
As the Packaging and Assembly Manager, you can expect to assist
other Operations managers who intersect with your line of
production. Ideally, you are devoted to maximizing quality,
customer service, and productivity for the sake of our readers. You
should be comfortable supervising many unit employees at once,
assessing training needs and making recommendations to the
Production Director to increase efficiency.ScheduleHours may vary
depending on business need. Generally works Tuesday through
Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Responsibilities* Assist in
long term planning, preparation of department budget, yearly
department projects and goals.* Assist in evaluating capital
equipment purchases and make recommendations.* Actively support The
Seattle Times' commitment to create workforce diversity and ensure
the environment in Postpress/Packaging, Prepress, Traffic/Warehouse
& Paper Warehouse supports this commitment.* Direct the operation
of the Postpress/Packaging, Prepress, Traffic/Warehouse & Paper
Warehouse departments in coordination with or in the absence of the
Production Director.* Primary responsibility for the planning and
organizing of machine schedules and work schedules for designated
shifts including authorizing overtime. * Assist with the daily
production operation.* Review workflow and potential problems with
the Production Director.* Maintain good technical knowledge of the
Packaging equipment as well as the Packaging software (BURT
currently). Work with support departments to oversee the repair of
equipment as needed.* Develop and implement Packaging Employee
performance measurement and management tools. * Perform management
disciplinary functions as required.* Develop and maintain good
communications with managers and staff in all operations and
related departments to maximize the overall quality, customer
service, productivity and profitability of the company.* Maintain
appropriate work-related reports and records.* Review maintenance
and make-ready procedures as appropriate.* Actively support and
promote the Seattle Times' Mission Statement in all areas of the
department.* Develop and recommend ideas and projects to improve
production flow, quality, productivity, integration, efficiency and
cost savings. * Participate in pre-negotiations planning and make
recommendations for contract improvements.* Participate in
interviewing prospective employees and make hiring
recommendations.* Any additional duties assigned by the Production
Director - Operations.* Manage safe environment, being aware of
established safety practices.Qualifications* Experience: Preferred
five years' experience in newspaper operations with at least two
years management experience, preferably newspaper experience.*
Education: Minimum of a high school diploma. A two or four year
college degree preferred* Knowledge of Postpress equipment and
inserters and all other newspaper packaging equipment.* Good
knowledge of newspaper packaging operations, prepress operation,
newsprint paper, shipping and receiving * High degree of accuracy
required. * Good verbal and written communication skills.* Must be
able to maintain consistent communication daily with multiple
managers and employees from warehouse and other departments.* Must
be able to address tasks/problems as they arise.* Able to cope with
advertising and circulation deadlines each day. * Ability to
diagnose, troubleshoot, and regularly deal with personnel issues of
large groups.This position requires a drug screen for controlled
substances (including marijuana) after an offer is extended.Founded
in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a
family-owned, independent newspaper that cuts through the clutter
and provides readers with timely, relevant news. As the largest
newsroom in the Pacific Northwest, we serve the region with
thoughtful journalism that makes a real difference in our
community. And as a media solutions company, we combine
cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and
integrity of respected traditional media--- with an established
audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work
that matters.Resume and attachments over 10 MB per file cannot be
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