Hand Bindery Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the hand bindery department, ensuring production schedules and deadlines are met while exceeding quality expectations and budgetary goals.
• Aid in scheduling projects in hand bindery as needed to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to department leads while managing a workforce of temporary employees.
• Conduct interviews, provide counseling, and conduct performance reviews as needed.
• Order consumable materials for the department (Shrinkfilm, Strap material, Tapes, etc..).
• Monitor incoming jobs and plan/request temporary labor accordingly.
• Cookout preventative maintenance of all equipment and ensure that all equipment is in safe working order at all times.
• Ensure all departmental housekeeping standards are followed and maintained consistently.
• Conduct regular employee trainings including safety and technical trainings.
• Review and update departmental SOPs as needed.
• Provide regular reports to plant management on various KPIs.
• Ability to set up and run all equipment in the department.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, printing experience preferred.
• Effective organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong use of Excel and other Office software applications.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, and walk.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.