Finishing Supervisor

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

** Shift:****1st¨NBSP;Shift****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.Inspect work throughout the production process to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.Verify completed work before transferring it to the next production stage or department.Monitor productivity, labor and equipment utilization, waste, rework, and downtime, implementing corrective actions as needed.Identify and implement improvements to workflow, productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.Train, coach, and develop employees on equipment operation, finishing processes, quality standards, SOPs, and safe work practices.Promote cross-training, teamwork, accountability, and employee development while addressing performance, attendance, quality, and safety concerns.Ensure equipment is operated safely and properly, coordinating preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs as necessary.Communicate equipment downtime and operational issues that may affect production schedules or customer commitments.Enforce safety policies, machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and housekeeping standards.Ensure materials, tools, supplies, and work-in-process are properly identified, staged, stored, and controlled.Communicate production status, staffing needs, quality concerns, delays, and resource requirements to Operations leadership and other departments.Participate in production meetings and report departmental workload, capacity, equipment status, and potential operational risks.Maintain accurate production records, employee documentation, and departmental reports.Support continuous improvement initiatives and other operational objectives.Perform other duties as assigned**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.Knowledge of bindery and finishing processes, production equipment, materials, workflow, and quality standards.Experience coordinating labor, equipment, and production resources to meet schedules and deadlines.Ability to read and interpret job tickets, work instructions, production schedules, technical specifications, measurements, and customer requirements.Experience with production scheduling, workflow management, or manufacturing systems preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn company-specific production and workflow systems.Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred but not required.Technical training or certifications in printing, bindery/finishing, manufacturing, leadership, equipment maintenance, or workplace safety preferred.Ability to work in a regulated print/mail manufacturing facility and perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment.Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours, with frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching.Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.****You should be proficient in:Digital PrintingBinderyPrinting TechnologyFinishing