Production Director

Date Posted	October 03, 2025
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Required Education	Associate's Degree
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$65,000 to $70,000

Description:

Central Missouri Newspapers, Inc. (CMNI) is seeking an accomplished and dynamic Production Director to lead our production team. As Production Director, you will provide strategic direction, foster a culture of safety and excellence, and drive operational efficiency across all production functions. You will oversee and mentor production staff, ensure regulatory and safety compliance, and champion continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing time and attendance, maintaining equipment and postal operations, implementing effective waste reduction strategies, and ensuring seamless workflow throughout the department. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, proactively resolve challenges, and prepare to step into supervisory roles as needed. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization’s success.

Essential Duties:

• Supervises all employees on their shift; tracks and verifies hours worked by each employee on their shift
• Enforces Central Missouri Newspapers, Inc., and departmental safety rules and regulations
• Follows the direction of the President of WEHCO Media
• Advises the President on the productivity of employees
• Collects all press run/insert information and records properly;
• Maintains and oversees internal postal matters
• Ensures proper equipment is set up and ready for the shift
• Controls waste
• Assists the President of WEHCO Media in cost control
• Resolves problems with employees, preprints, and production
• Ensures timely completion of press runs, insert runs, and mail runs
• Prepares to assume the responsibilities of department Supervisors in their absence
• Determines press orders, bundle sizes, and completes respective reports
• Oversees and supervises the pressroom, mailroom, and driving
• Oversees and optimizes commercial print operations, managing the entire process from planning through final delivery to ensure quality and efficiency at every stage.
• Facilities supervision and management
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree and substantial experience in commercial printing. Comprehensive knowledge of labor laws, OSHA and safety regulations, and postal guidelines is essential. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

This full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to become part of a reputable company. Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both personal and professional growth. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, personal days, and parental leave. Enjoy extensive insurance coverage, including health, dental, vision, and more, along with long-term disability and retirement plans. Additional support is available through our Employee Assistance Programs.

This is a safety-sensitive position; candidates are required to undergo a mandatory drug test, as well as background and motor vehicle record checks.

CMNI does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected class or status.