John Mc Cabe
About John Mc Cabe
John McCabe is the Night Operations Manager at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2018. He has over three decades of experience in the printing industry, including various roles at The New York Times and service in the United States Air Force.
Work at The New York Times
John McCabe has held various positions at The New York Times since 1988. He began as a Pressroom Apprentice, serving from 1988 to 1999 for 11 years. He then transitioned to roles including Pressroom Journeyman from 1999 to 2000, Pressman In-Charge from 2000 to 2002, and Pressroom Assistant Foreman from 2002 to 2005. McCabe served as Shift Foreman from 2005 to 2009 and as General Foreman from 2009 to 2018. He has been the Night Operations Manager since 2018, contributing to operations at One New York Times Plaza.
Education and Expertise
John McCabe studied at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from 1996 to 1999. His educational background complements his extensive experience in the printing and publishing industry, particularly in operational management and team leadership.
Background in the United States Air Force
Before his career at The New York Times, John McCabe served in the United States Air Force as a Senior Airman from 1984 to 1988 for four years. This experience likely contributed to his skills in leadership and discipline, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Leadership and Management Skills
In his current role as Night Operations Manager, John McCabe leads weekly meetings with external customers to address quality and production concerns. He plays a key role in strategy planning and decision-making by fostering productive relationships with top leaders. McCabe has implemented motivational approaches to enhance team productivity and performance monitoring, and he facilitates management meetings to promote collaboration and maintain a culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
Production Management Initiatives
Throughout his tenure at The New York Times, John McCabe has developed aggressive action plans to address pressing production needs. His initiatives have focused on improving operational efficiency and ensuring high-quality outcomes in the pressroom environment.