Lead Bindery Operator — 12‑Hour Shifts, Employee‑Owned

The Bernard Group, Inc.; Duncan (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Flexible work hours

Employee ownership

Job summary

The Bernard Group, Inc. is a 1,000-person, 100% employee-owned visual merchandising company located in Duncan, SC. We are seeking an enthusiastic Bindery Operator Lead to mentor team members, ensure quality checks, and coordinate with management to meet customer specifications.

This is a working lead role with no hiring or firing responsibilities, but you will train others, manage workflow, and help drive continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, efficient production floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in the printing Industry as a Bindery Operator, Cutter, Folder or Booklet Maker
• OSHA 10 Hour Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work closely with manager and shift leadership to prioritize and direct department work flow
• Support safe environment, driving towards 0 OSHA recordables & maintain high quality standards
• Ensure assembly integrity through continuous monitoring of departmental processes
• Maintain appropriate levels of supplies to meet production requirements
• Monitor issues and receipts for work orders
• Establish open lines of communication with the production floor
• Represent corporate policy and communicate to employees as required
• Ensure training and skills matrix are in compliance with training policy & work to further develop team’s skill
• Work toward continuous improvement by monitoring efficiency & productivity & implement improvements
• Drive improvements in material flow, including cell design and material delivery Interact with other support departments as required driving out costs where possible
• Complete and quality check each job according to ticket specifications, producing quality work
• Learn existing equipment and train and learn on new equipment
• Troubleshoot production problems to ensure productivity and quality standards are met
• Put away stock on shelves, break down boxes and clean up after shift
• Perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested by management

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organized

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pace

Google Suite

Job description

The Bernard Group, Inc. is a 1,000-person, 100% employee-owned visual merchandising company located in Duncan, SC. We are seeking an enthusiastic Bindery Operator Lead to mentor team members, ensure quality checks, and coordinate with management to meet customer specifications.

This is a working lead role with no hiring or firing responsibilities, but you will train others, manage workflow, and help drive continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, efficient production floor.