Pressroom Manager - Madison

Madison Media Partners has an opportunity for a full-time Press Manager. We are looking for an experienced Goss Metro or Community Pressman or relevant experience to lead a dedicated group of press operators. The press department prints the Wisconsin State Journal, Capital Times, and a variety of other publications, special sections, and web commercial print work.

Position Responsibilities

Scheduling of production runs, daily maintenance, and staff.

Configure layouts for the printing of all products on the Metro and Community presses

Work closely with editorial, pre-press, packaging, advertising, and circulation departments to configure layouts, confirm quantities, make changes, and confirm downstream support.

Hiring, coaching, and mentoring new employees

Lead staff of 15-20 employees to meet daily printing requirements

Active participation in the company’s safety committee

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Previous press experience with a background in newspaper production and a strong understanding of the offset printing process and web press operations

Should have prior experience on large web presses (Goss, KBA, ManRoland, etc.) and be able to adapt that understanding to our Goss Metro press operation.

Previous supervisory experience

Good mechanical aptitude and skills

Demonstration of cooperative behavior with co-workers

Capable of setting priorities and attention to detail

Can communicate orally both in person and on the phone

Can interact and remain focused while dealing with multiple objectives

Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, and multiplications)

Must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines

Self-motivation and the ability to work independently

Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds

This is a full-time exempt role with work hours primarily during the day

Education & Experience

Basic computer skills including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Experience in a production or mechanical environment

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience in the printing industry preferred