Jim Gorman
About Jim Gorman
Jim Gorman serves as the Production Director and Plant Manager at Hearst Connecticut Media Group in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in mechanical operations and has led significant upgrades to printing systems, enhancing both quality and efficiency.
Work at Hearst
Jim Gorman has served as the Production Director and Plant Manager at Hearst Connecticut Media Group since 2018. In this role, he oversees production operations in Bridgeport, Connecticut. His responsibilities include managing a high-volume printing facility that operates two shifts, seven days a week. Gorman has successfully executed major projects without halting press operations, ensuring continuous production flow. His previous position at Hearst Connecticut Media Group was as a Machinist and Head Press Mechanic from 2015 to 2018, where he contributed to the maintenance and operation of printing machinery.
Education and Expertise
Jim Gorman completed his high school education at Watertown High School from 1990 to 1993. He furthered his education at Harvard Business School Online, where he studied Management Leadership from 2019 to 2022, achieving 100% completion. Additionally, he has training from the Newspaper Association of America, focusing on Pressmen and Operator skills. His educational background supports his expertise in production management and operational efficiency within the printing industry.
Background
Gorman's career in the printing industry began with his role as a Machinist and Head Press Mechanic at Hearst Connecticut Media Group. His experience in this position laid the foundation for his current role as Production Director and Plant Manager. His work has involved significant technological upgrades, including the transition from analog to digital press drives, which improved reliability and efficiency in production. Gorman's background reflects a strong commitment to enhancing printing processes and operational management.
Achievements
During his tenure at Hearst Connecticut Media Group, Jim Gorman led several key projects that improved production capabilities. He oversaw the upgrade to a Goss digital page pack inking system, enhancing both printing quality and efficiency. Gorman managed a press expansion project that increased flexibility by allowing for multiple comic leads and process leads. He also implemented a double out collect system that doubled color capacity and improved production deadlines. His efforts have contributed to significant advancements in the facility's operational performance.