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ASSISTANT PRESS FOREMAN
Gannett Publishing Services
Peoria, IL
Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Pressroom Manager, the Assistant Press Foreman oversees the operation of the Man Roland press. This role involves managing the press crew in a dynamic production environment, minimizing costs associated with newsprint waste and other consumables, and consistently striving for continuous quality improvement.
This is a deadline and quality-oriented printing facility with high-pressure demands of problem solving and output. The work environment involves pressroom conditions of high-speed machinery, noise, paper dust, ink, chemical usage, and variable temperatures. Working hours may vary depending on production demands. Working hours may include weekend and night shift hours.
Minimum Qualifications
- General knowledge of Man Roland printing presses
- Manpower staffing & scheduling experience
- Ability to perform basic PC functions including sending and retrieving e-mail
communications and intermediate Excel & Word worksheet knowledge
- Functional knowledge/experience of plate processing (Newsway) for outputting pages
- Pressroom Troubleshooting experience
- Leadership & general management experience
- Good interpersonal skills while working in a team environment as well as
maintaining relationships with internal and external contacts.
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