Finishing Operations Lead (Bindery & Printing)

Clearbridge Executive Search; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearbridge Executive Search seeks a shift supervisor to lead a print finishing operation in Hobart, IN. The role oversees daily bindery and finishing, allocates staff and equipment, and ensures on-time, quality job completion.

You will monitor capacity, manage bottlenecks, enforce safety policies, and drive continuous improvements while coaching the team in SOPs and best practices in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree in Printing Technology, Graphic Communications, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in bindery, finishing, commercial printing, large-format printing, manufacturing, or a related production environment preferred.
• At least 2 years of supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience in manufacturing or production preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, work instructions, production schedules, technical specifications, measurements, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily bindery and finishing operations, including staffing, job assignments, workflow, and production priorities.
• Review production schedules, job tickets, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure timely and accurate job completion.
• Assign employees and equipment based on workload, employee skills, production needs, and scheduling priorities.
• Monitor production capacity and identify potential bottlenecks, staffing shortages, equipment limitations, and scheduling conflicts.
• Communicate job specifications, work instructions, samples, and quality expectations to employees before production begins.

Skills

Bindery operations

Finishing processes

Production scheduling

Leadership supervision

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Clearbridge Executive Search seeks a shift supervisor to lead a print finishing operation in Hobart, IN. The role oversees daily bindery and finishing, allocates staff and equipment, and ensures on-time, quality job completion.

You will monitor capacity, manage bottlenecks, enforce safety policies, and drive continuous improvements while coaching the team in SOPs and best practices in a fast-paced production environment.