Hand Bindery Supervisor

• Supervise daily operations of the hand bindery department, ensuring production schedules and deadlines are met while exceeding quality expectations and budgetary goals.

• Assist with scheduling hand bindery projects as needed to support maximum efficiency.

• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to department leads and production staff.

• Manage a workforce that may include temporary employees.

• Conduct interviews, provide counseling, and complete performance reviews as needed.

• Order consumable materials for the department, including shrink film, strapping material, tape, and related supplies.

• Monitor incoming jobs and plan or request temporary labor as needed based on production demands.

• Coordinate preventative maintenance of departmental equipment.

• Ensure all equipment remains in safe working order at all times.

• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards and ensure they are followed consistently.

• Conduct regular employee trainings, including safety and technical training.

• Review and update departmental Standard Operating Procedures as needed.

• Provide regular reports to plant management on key performance indicators.

• Set up and operate all equipment within the department as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Associate’s degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, printing experience preferred.

Strong use of Excel and other Office software applications.

• Associate degree required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Printing, bindery, finishing, or packaging experience preferred.

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a production environment preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Strong working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, coach, and support employees.

• Prompt and regular attendance required.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk regularly throughout the shift.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Experienced in hand bindery, finishing, print production, packaging, or a similar manufacturing environment.

• Comfortable leading production teams in a fast-paced setting.

• Strong ability to manage schedules, labor planning, quality expectations, and departmental efficiency.

• Hands-on leader who is willing and able to set up and run equipment when needed.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.