Packaging Supervisor
Req #23415
Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
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Packaging Supervisor
Gannett Publishing Services
Gastonia, NC
WE ARE OFFERING AN HOURLY WAGE OF UP TO $20 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE.
WE ARE OFFERING A $1500 SIGN ON BONUS PAID IN INCREMENTS.
Under the direction of the Packaging Manager—the Packaging Supervisor is responsible for all packaging operational and a portion of administrative functions that include, but are not limited to: Production & staff scheduling; assist manager, inventory consumable parts & supplies; equipment maintenance, specified packaging reports & web portal data entry, OSHA & EPA compliance; training, development & performance evaluations.
Direct operational oversight includes: Product sequencing; configuring packages; coordinating shipping & receiving; delivery dock operations; product staging; equipment set-up; and advanced operation of: Inserters, conveyors, stackers, folders, strappers, loaders, printers, address labelers, adhesive advertising applicators, scales, pallet jacks, fork trucks, and related equipment. General packaging maintenance oversight includes—but is not limited to: Equipment blowdown, preventive maintenance, and packaging materials disposal.
The primary objective is to support efficient production operations as needed to achieve & maintain on-time production, established Insert pieces per hour and cost per 1000 pieces’ goals, product quality standards, achieve waste goals, and operational safety.
Education:
High school diploma, some college preferred, five years Packaging supervisory experience, and/or a combination of college and experience.
Related Experience:
Previous packaging equipment operator experience with minimal 5-years supervisor/managerial experience operating similar equipment.
Experienced in the following are preferred:
Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Technology /Equipment Proficiency:
PC Skills, Microsoft Office, Email, Excel and Word. Basic understanding of computer networking and electronics.
Other details
- Job Family Operations
- Job Function Gannett Publishing Services
- Pay Type Hourly