Ad Ops Supervisor-Los Angeles

Purpose:
The Advertising Operations department of the Los Angeles Times has an immediate need for an Advertising Operations Supervisor to join its team. This position will be based out of the Downtown Los Angeles Office.

The Advertising Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading a team to success via a proactive and effectively run operation focused on staff development. In addition to daily operations and staff management, the Supervisor develops process improvements, cost reductions and manages expenses to meet budget expectations.

PREFERRED/QUALIFICATIONS:
Leadership/management skills
Knowledge of Ad Production and/or Order Entry and material handling procedures
Analytical; project and process oriented
Well organized with thorough attention to detail
Proficient in MS Office, have good verbal and written communication skills
Able to multi-task in a fast paced environment, with ability to consistently deliver on all deadlines

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operations - Manage day to day operations to function efficiently and smoothly
Accountability – Able to set standards and measure performance of an activity or individual
Staff – Able to coach and develop staff to higher level of development and performance; strong team-building skills preferred. Conduct performance reviews as required. Also able to set and revise work shift schedules
Personnel – Conduct interview sessions. Participate in hiring, disciplinary action and terminations as needed and per company policy
Customers - Professional and proactive contact with internal and external sales and advertising customers
Vendors – Responsible for managing services and costs of external vendors
Problem Solving – Able to identify, and solve, problems on the level of a single ad or bigger picture impacting the department or organization as a whole
Ad adjustments – Identify and resolve root causes resulting in expense reduction; also use in performance management
Reporting, presentations, etc.

Prospective candidates, please submit your resumes to [Click here for email]. You may also fax to 213-237-4962 attn: Dario

No agencies please!!!
REQUIREMENTS
See above