Pressroom Foreman

Manufacturing/Production/Operations Relevant Work Experience:   5+ to 7 Years Reference Code:   250174 Pressroom Foreman  Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal and Barron’s, is currently seeking a Pressroom Foreman based in Palo Alto, CA.  Will direct and perform daily press operations in the manufacturing of Dow Jones' and contract print publications in a cost-effective manner, with the highest quality standards available using existing technology. Meet customer expectations for reproduction quality, content freshness and productivity, while managing materials consumption cost-effectively. Employ best performance practices, continuous improvement processes/procedures, staff schedules and effective staff development to achieve results. Candidates should possess five years foreman/management or equivalent experience in a production environment, preferably in cold web offset newspaper printing production environment. Must possess strong leadership qualities. Experience working in a union environment is helpful. Well developed verbal and written communication skills are a must. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that have been proven on the job required. Proficient in the use of business PC applications (spreadsheet, word processor, etc.) Extensive technical knowledge of and mechanical aptitude for offset printing techniques, including equipment and best-practice processes required. For additional information, and to apply, please visit http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_dowjones/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=10621&localeCode=en-us  or www.dowjones.com/careers.  Refer to job id # 250174.  EOE About UsDow Jones & Company publishes the world's most vital business and financial news and information. Since 1882, the Dow Jones name has been synonymous with accuracy, integrity and trust.  A subsidiary of News Corporation, Dow Jones provides global business news and information services through its Consumer Media and Enterprise Media Groups.Anchored by the world's leading business publication, The Wall Street Journal - its international and online editions, the Dow Jones Consumer Media Group also includes Barron's, Far Eastern Economic Review, MarketWatch from Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal Radio Network.