<p>Associate Manager, Operations / Mailroom Gannett Publishing Services/USA TODAY CO Des Moines, IA</p> <p>The Associate Packaging Manager is responsible for day-to-day management of all Packaging Center functions to support efficient execution of production operations to achieve and maintain on-time production, product quality standards, low waste, and operational safety.</p> <p>Responsible for adhering to an annual budget including monthly/quarterly financial performance (expense and revenue estimates) and reporting compliance Responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring the daily Packaging Center operation to achieve productivity and financial goals. Responsible to ensure the daily production, quantity and quality requirements are achieved to provide our advertisers and subscribers a quality product in a timely fashion. Responsible for maintaining pre-print information including reports, quantity and accuracy, receiving, consumption and productivity. Coordinate preprint/insert schedules with other departments such as pressroom, transportation and advertising. Responsible for production & shift scheduling. Assist with supply inventory and purchasing. Responsible for managing staff including hiring, scheduling, training, performance, development and handling employee related issues. Responsible for accurate and timely web portal data entry Responsible for maintaining secure storage and implementing security policies regarding customers inserts/preprints per established Gannett policies.</p> <p>Safety</p> <p>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 manager.</p> <p>Communications</p> <p>Provide timely and accurate information to management as required Responsible for communication regarding equipment repairs and/or consumable materials. Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and/or packaging management Other duties as assigned</p>