John Roth

Experience

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  Gannett | USA Today Network | Asbury Park Press

  Nov 2010 - Sept 2011

  East Group Production Director | VP Production Asbury Park Press

  Regional management of 6 Gannett manufacturing sites and 2 contract locations producing 16 Gannett daily publications and associated weekly papers.Concurrently served as VP/Production for the Asbury Park Press. Assumed the expanded duties with the additional group oversight. Consistently outperformed budget and expenses vs. the prior year.Consolidated multiple business offices and production operations yielding savings in building expense, process efficiencies and enabling the sale of real estate assets.Designed and built out spaces and manufacturing areas leveraging existing talent in-house. Repurposed equipment and materials reducing project cost.Safety management. Reduced accident frequency, workers comp claims, and cost. Show less

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  Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2020

  East Region VP/Operations

  Manufacturing management of the eastern half of the USA performed in 18 Gannett printing/packaging facilities and partner sites. Lead continuous improvement, process efficiency objectives. Products including local and regional newspaper publications, USA Today, and commercial printing. Direct supervision of 6 Regional Directors and operations including pre-press production, plate making, printing, packaging, building/facilities, safety and security, and compliance.Deepened company employee impact through coaching, mentoring, and development.Reduced operating expense by consolidated print/packaging facilities and supported the digital transformation corporate initiative.Conducted project feasibility studies and financial analysis and drafted project summary proposals.Lead multi-site, cross departmental project teams in virtual meetings and onsite sessions. Show less