Assistant Bindery Supervisor

Allied Printing Services, Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Allied Printing Services, Inc. in Manchester, CT is seeking an Assistant Bindery Supervisor to lead daily bindery operations, support staff, and resolve production challenges.

This hands-on leadership role advances a bindery professional to the next level of supervision while maintaining quality and on-time job completion. You will oversee cutting, folding, stitching, die cutting, gluing, and hand assembly; coordinate staffing and review job tickets; ensure safety and procedure compliance; and

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial printing bindery or finishing operations, with a solid understanding of equipment and production workflows.
• Previous lead, training, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, production specifications, measurements, and layouts.
• Clear communication skills and a respectful, consistent approach to coaching employees and communicating with bindery supervisor and production departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily bindery operations, including cutting, folding, stitching, die cutting, gluing, and hand assembly.
• Coordinate job assignments and staffing based on production priorities, equipment availability, and employee skills.
• Review job tickets, specifications, schedules, and samples to ensure employees understand production requirements.
• Monitor work in progress, identify bottlenecks, and help adjust workflows to meet deadlines.
• Support equipment setup, troubleshooting, and production problem-solving alongside operators and maintenance.
• Verify quality throughout production, including counts, dimensions, folding, trimming, assembly, and overall finished appearance.
• Train and coach employees on equipment, work procedures, quality expectations, and safe practices.
• Reinforce safety rules, machine guarding requirements, housekeeping standards, and established operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other departments to support smooth job handoffs and timely completion.
• Assist with production records, waste tracking, and shift-to-shift communication.
• Provide department leadership in the supervisor’s absence, as assigned.

Skills

Bindery experience

Supervisory experience

Mechanical aptitude

Read job tickets

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

One Allied Way Manchester, CT 06042

Lead the Team. Keep Production Moving.

Allied Printing Services Inc. is a family-ran, full-service commercial and financial printer that’s been leading the industry since 1949. With advanced sheetfed, web, mailing, data, fulfillment, large format, digital press capabilities — plus New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation — we’re proud of our history and excited about our future. Now, we’re looking for a hands‑on Assistant Bindery Supervisor.

Assistant Bindery Supervisor

The Assistant Bindery Supervisor will help coordinate daily operations, support employees, troubleshoot production challenges and keep jobs moving, accurately, and on schedule. This is an opportunity for an experienced bindery professional ready to take the next step in leadership but supporting the bindery supervisor.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with daily bindery operations, including cutting, folding, stitching, die cutting, gluing, and hand assembly.
• Coordinate job assignments and staffing based on production priorities, equipment availability, and employee skills.
• Review job tickets, specifications, schedules, and samples to ensure employees understand production requirements.
• Monitor work in progress, identify bottlenecks, and help adjust workflows to meet deadlines.
• Support equipment setup, troubleshooting, and production problem-solving alongside operators and maintenance.
• Verify quality throughout production, including counts, dimensions, folding, trimming, assembly, and overall finished appearance.
• Train and coach employees on equipment, work procedures, quality expectations, and safe practices.
• Reinforce safety rules, machine guarding requirements, housekeeping standards, and established operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other departments to support smooth job handoffs and timely completion.
• Assist with production records, waste tracking, and shift-to-shift communication.
• Provide department leadership in the supervisor’s absence, as assigned.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in commercial printing bindery or finishing operations, with a solid understanding of equipment and production workflows.
• Previous lead, training, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, production specifications, measurements, and layouts.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to organize competing priorities and make sound decisions under deadline pressure.
• Clear communication skills and a respectful, consistent approach to coaching employees and communicate with bindery supervisor and production departments.
• Basic computer skills for reviewing schedules, entering production information, and communicating updates.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking 50% | Standing 50% |Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 25–50 lbs. and more.| Ability to stand for extended periods. | Safely move materials weighing 500–750 lbs.|Using manual pallet trucks|
• Ability to lift, move, and position materials throughout the workday and safely operate warehouse equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials.
• Working in an active manufacturing environment around production equipment.

The Details:

Job Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: 3rd shift 12:00am-8:00am

Salary Range: $75,000/salary-$89,000/salary

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

You’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service.

Great Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits: Critical, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work-Life Balance, Great Company Culture.

Allied Printing Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, military orveterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.