Packaging Team Lead

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Packaging Team Lead

Gannett Publishing Services/USA TODAY CO

Des Moines, IA

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