Bindery Manager

Job Summary:

As a Bindery Manager, you will manage the manufacturing processes in the department in a manner that maximizes productivity, meets scheduling requirements, minimizes costs and promotes a safe work environment in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments and directly supervise the department functions to ensure maximum productivity and scheduling requirements are met at the minimum cost.
• Study, document, control and improve all manufacturing processes and procedures to achieve maximum productivity, minimum cost and scheduling requirements. Ensure documentation is easily understood.
• Manage manufacturing equipment through maintenance of existing equipment, establishing new equipment requirements, installation of new equipment, etc.
• Establish and maintain a quality assurance system.
• Determine performance standards. Ensure employees’ understanding and comply with performance standards through establishment of accountability for work.
• Complete performance appraisals and conduct coaching and counseling sessions.
• Ensure all safety and work rules and regulations are followed. Ensure departmental housekeeping standards.
• Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to remain organized and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to interface with a variety of individuals or groups on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work with limited direction and supervision, while demonstrating good judgment and strict confidence.
• Ability to learn computer applications as necessary for the position.
• Must successfully complete any training or certification courses required to support or strengthen position.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, work procedures and other related materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong customer service skills.
• Must communicate appropriate information accurately and clearly as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field and six years’ experience in Bindery Operations that produce a variety of products such as soft cover, case bound and mechanical bound books.