Finishing Supervisor

Accelera Staffing; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Hobart, Indiana seeks a production supervisor to lead bindery and finishing, directing staff and production flow to meet deadlines. You will analyze timelines, client specs, and equipment usage to ensure accurate finishes and on-time delivery.

The role requires 3+ years in a production environment and 2+ years in a leadership capacity, with strong knowledge of bindery processes and quality benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; associate degree valued.
• 3+ years in bindery, printing, or similar production environment.
• 2+ years in leadership or supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Understanding of bindery processes, equipment and quality benchmarks.
• Ability to organize labor and machinery to meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to read job tickets, specs, and customer requirements.
• Experience with manufacturing systems or production scheduling software preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; willing to learn internal software.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Certifications in printing, safety or leadership are valued.
• Able to perform in fast-paced, regulated print/mail environment; repetitive tasks.
• Physical ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all bindery and finishing tasks, managing staff and production flow.
• Analyze timelines, specs, and client requirements to finish projects on schedule.
• Distribute tasks by workload and skill; adjust priorities.
• Track capacity to spot bottlenecks and scheduling conflicts.
• Brief team on project details, quality benchmarks, and instructions.
• Inspect production outputs to meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Validate finished goods before handoff to next dept or shipping.
• Monitor KPIs like labor efficiency and equipment usage; adjust as needed.
• Drive continuous improvements to workflow, safety, and productivity.
• Mentor staff on equipment, SOPs, and safety protocols.
• Foster teamwork and accountability; manage performance and attendance.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery; coordinate maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Communicate equipment status and operational hurdles affecting delivery timelines.
• Enforce safety standards, guardings and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain organization of materials, tools, and WIP; keep floor clean.
• Provide updates to leadership on production status and risks.
• Participate in planning sessions; report capacity and equipment health.
• Keep production logs and departmental performance records.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement projects and company goals.
• Handle additional tasks as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Quality assurance

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Printing Technology / Manufacturing / Business Management

Tools

Production management software

Manufacturing systems software

Job description

This position operates on the 1st shift.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee all bindery and finishing tasks, managing staff allocation, project assignments, and production flow to ensure operational success.
• Analyze production timelines, technical specifications, and client requirements to guarantee that every project is finished accurately and on schedule.
• Distribute tasks among personnel and machinery by evaluating current workloads, individual skill sets, and shifting production priorities.
• Track production capacity to proactively spot potential bottlenecks, resource gaps, or scheduling conflicts before they impact output.
• Brief your team on project details, quality benchmarks, and work instructions prior to the commencement of any production run.
• Conduct regular inspections throughout the manufacturing cycle to ensure all output meets strict quality standards and client expectations.
• Validate the integrity of finished goods before they are moved to subsequent departments or final shipping.
• Track key performance indicators like labor efficiency, equipment usage, and waste to implement necessary adjustments that keep operations running smoothly.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying and executing improvements to workflow, safety protocols, and overall productivity.
• Mentor and train staff on proper equipment usage, standard operating procedures, and safety protocols to foster a highly skilled workforce.
• Cultivate a culture of teamwork and accountability while managing performance, attendance, and safety standards to ensure a high-performing department.
• Ensure all machinery is utilized safely, coordinating maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and keep the facility running efficiently.
• Maintain clear communication regarding equipment status and operational hurdles that might influence delivery timelines or customer commitments.
• Enforce rigorous safety standards, including machine guarding and lockout/tagout procedures, to maintain a secure and orderly work environment.
• Manage the organization and control of all materials, tools, and work-in-process to maintain a clean and efficient production floor.
• Provide regular updates to leadership regarding production status, staffing needs, and any operational risks that require attention.
• Engage in production planning sessions to report on departmental capacity, equipment health, and potential challenges.
• Keep precise documentation of production logs, employee records, and departmental performance reports.
• Contribute to ongoing operational improvement projects and broader company goals.
• Execute additional tasks as requested by management.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required, while an associate degree in a field like Printing Technology, Manufacturing, or Business Management is highly valued.
• Candidates should ideally possess at least 3 years of experience within a bindery, commercial printing, or similar production environment.
• We prefer at least 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity within a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of bindery processes, production equipment, and industry-standard quality benchmarks.
• Proven ability to organize labor and machinery effectively to ensure all production deadlines are consistently met.
• Strong capability to interpret complex job tickets, technical specifications, and customer requirements to ensure project accuracy.
• Experience utilizing manufacturing systems or production scheduling software is considered a significant asset.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to master our internal production management software.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred but not mandatory.
• Relevant technical certifications in printing, safety, or leadership are highly regarded.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated print and mail manufacturing environment while performing repetitive tasks.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for shifts up to 12 hours, with the capacity for frequent bending, reaching, and kneeling.
• Ability to safely lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.