Production Supervisor - Newspaper Printing & Mailing (Evening)

The Pioneer has an immediate opening at its production facility in Big Rapids. The Evening Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the smooth, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the newspaper printing, mailing, packaging, and bindery processes during the evening hours. The manager ensures all production tasks are completed on schedule and meet quality standards, providing leadership to a dedicated team while ensuring effective communication across departments. The hours for this role are 5 PM to 1 PM.

What You Will Do:

Operational Management: Oversee the evening operations of printing, mailing, packaging, and bindery, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all tasks. Equipment Oversight: Manage the setup, operation, and maintenance of key equipment such as the SLS 1000 Inserter, Kansa Inserter, and Muller Martini Saddle Stitcher, addressing any technical issues to minimize disruptions. Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure products meet organizational standards and client expectations. Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and supervise a diverse team, fostering a collaborative environment focused on efficiency and excellence. Process Improvement: Identify and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency while reducing waste and cost. Communication and Coordination: Facilitate communication with the press crew and other departments to optimize efficiency across the plant. Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe and compliant workspace by enforcing safety regulations and best practices. Delivery Oversight: Coordinate the preparation and staging for delivery drivers, ensuring timely dispatch of finished products.

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience in printing, packaging, or related operations management. Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment quickly. Excellent leadership skills, capable of managing and inspiring a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in computers and familiarity with industry-specific software. Forklift certification and a valid driver's license are preferred. This is a working manager position where the manager actively works alongside the team to achieve production goals and maintain high-quality standards.  The role requires a dynamic individual who thrives in fast-paced environments, committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.  Flexibility and a drive for leadership and innovation are essential.

Our Benefits: At Hearst Newspapers we not only support our employees through personal and professional development, but we also believe in promoting each individual’s physical, financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family).  Our industry-leading benefits include: 

Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy. Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets. Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation. Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents. Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones. Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits. LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs. Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey. Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy. And more, click here for additional benefits and details.

About The Pioneer

The Pioneer is a 6-day a week newspaper covering Big Rapids, greater Mecosta County, Osceola County and parts of Lake and Newaygo Counties. With a focus on local news and people, the Pioneer is the leading newspaper in its region. The Pioneer has strong emphasis on community journalism with complete coverage of schools, government, courts and news of general interest. Complete local sports coverage is featured, as well as coverage of Ferris State University athletics. A wide variety of editorial opinion is offered on its editorial page from columnists as well as from the public in letters to the editor. Regular specialty pages include food, youth, religion, travel, business, entertainment, home and outdoor. The Pioneer has a strong classified section and is supported by area advertisers providing readers with advertising information as well.

About Hearst Newspapers:

With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories–growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms–to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and be inspired. 

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