Bindery/Finishing Department Manager

CS&S STAFFING SOLUTIONS; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional commercial printing company is seeking a Bindery/Finishing Department Manager to oversee a versatile bindery operation. The ideal candidate has 5 to 7 years of management experience and will lead a team to optimize the production processes, ensuring quality and safety. Key responsibilities include managing production schedules, training staff, and resolving issues while maintaining necessary documentation. This position offers significant leadership opportunities within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of management experience in a bindery or printing environment.
• Experience in leading a team and optimizing production processes.
• Knowledge of various finishing processes such as binding, stitching, and folding.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules and resources to meet output requirements.
• Assign employees to maximize production objectives.
• Train staff on safe work habits and equipment operation.
• Maintain documentation of production methods and performance.

Skills

Management experience

Production scheduling

Problem resolution

Staff training

Job description

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.