First-Shift Bindery Supervisor | Lead Finishing Ops

Semper; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Bindery Supervisor in Merrillville, IN is a 1st shift, direct-hire role paying $29–$34/hour with medical, dental and vision benefits. You will oversee daily finishing operations, direct workflow, manage staffing and ensure safety standards.

Responsibilities include directing bindery activities, scheduling, training staff on equipment, maintaining quality control, and driving operational efficiency while adhering to 5S principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of printing or bindery experience.
• At least 2 years of previous supervisor or lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of finishing processes and commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily bindery operations, assign staff to equipment by priority, review schedules, and resolve bottlenecks.
• Ensure staff understand specs and finishing expectations; monitor quality and minimize waste.
• Train and coach staff in safe machine operation; promote cross-training and address performance/attendance per policy.
• Enforce safety, guarding, lockout/tagout; coordinate maintenance and keep a 5S‑compliant workspace.
• Communicate workload, delays, and staffing needs to management.

Skills

Bindery experience

Supervisor experience

Finishing processes knowledge

Workplace safety

Job description

Bindery Supervisor in Merrillville, IN is a 1st shift, direct-hire role paying $29–$34/hour with medical, dental and vision benefits. You will oversee daily finishing operations, direct workflow, manage staffing and ensure safety standards.

Responsibilities include directing bindery activities, scheduling, training staff on equipment, maintaining quality control, and driving operational efficiency while adhering to 5S principles.