Mailroom Manager

Date Posted	September 22, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

Central Missouri Newspapers, Inc. Commercial Printing is seeking a Mailroom Manager who steps up, takes pride in the work, and leads the team from the front. You’ll be on your feet, working alongside the team, keeping jobs moving, and handling whatever the day throws at you.

Here’s what the job looks like:

• Lead, train, and support mailroom staff across all shifts
• Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and hold the team accountable
• Match people and equipment to daily and weekly production needs
• Jump in and run production equipment as needed
• Foster a positive work environment built on teamwork, reliability, and pride
• Spot workflow problems and equipment issues before they slow us down
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, speed, and waste reduction
• Assign staff to inserting, finishing, addressing, sorting, packaging, and other tasks to meet deadlines and customer specs
• Oversee production documentation, insert counts, and labeling for accuracy
• Keep an eye on the floor, adjusting staffing and workflow as needs change
• Make sure finished products are properly labeled, packaged, and ready for shipping
• Train new hires on equipment, safety, and quality standards
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and coordinate repairs when needed
• Ensure regular cleaning and maintenance tasks get done
• Keep the department organized and ready for customer tours
• Monitor supplies like inkjet ink, strapping, labels, and finishing materials
• Investigate quality issues, missed deadlines, or shortages, and put fixes in place
• Support company policies and safety practices
• Pitch in on improvement projects around the facility
• Get certified to train forklift operators and keep staff up to date
• Work with temp agencies and help interview permanent candidates
• Supervise truck drivers and delivery scheduling
• Stay in close communication with your team and management

You’ll fit right in if:

• Experience supervising in a production, mailroom, or manufacturing setting
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Solid mechanical skills and comfort troubleshooting machines
• Ability to juggle priorities and deadlines without missing a beat
• Clear communicator and highly organized
• Willing to work flexible hours when needed
• Forklift certification is a plus (or willingness to get certified)
• Familiarity with equipment like GMA SLS 1000, 1372 inserters, Kirk-Rudy, Muller Martini, inkjet addressing systems, and forklifts is a big plus

The benefits package includes paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, personal days, and parental leave to support a healthy work-life balance. Health, dental, vision, and additional insurance coverage are provided, along with long-term disability insurance and retirement plans. Employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program and behavioral health support, offering confidential resources for personal and professional challenges.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidate must pass drug screening and background checks.

We are an equal opportunity organization and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.