Bindery/Finishing Department Manager

Job Description

Bindery/Finishing Department Manager

A leading regional commercial printing operation is looking for a bindery manager to lead a bindery with considerable versatility.

This bindery has numerous finishing processes, including:

• Perfect binding
• Stitching
• Folding
• Drilling
• Mailing die cutting
• Collating
• Wire and spiral bind

The individual we are looking for will have 5 to 7 years of management experience and will be responsible for first‑line direction of bindery employees.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews production schedules, material and manpower resources.
• Assigns employees to maximize production objectives, maintain quality and attain output requirements.
• Informs assigned employees of production and material problems and coordinates with support groups to resolve problems affecting schedules.
• Ensures staff is trained and practices safe work habits when operating equipment.
• Resolves production issues that arise and keeps management informed of issues.
• Participates in establishing and modifying operational methods and processes by recommending changes in materials, equipment and procedures.
• Maintains a variety of reports, records and production documentation to reflect schedules, performance, methods and the like.