Digital Bindery Supervisor
redShift•Albany, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Our client is seeking an experienced Digital Bindery Supervisor in Albany, NY, to lead day-to-day operations within a fast-paced finishing department. This role is responsible for overseeing personnel, managing workflow, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining equipment to support efficient production and high customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a bindery or print finishing environment required
- Strong knowledge of bindery operations including folding, trimming, stitching, drilling, and assembly
- Ability to read and interpret job tickets, specifications, and quality requirements
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive)
- Mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with bindery equipment (e.g., folders, cutters, stitchers) preferred
- Familiarity with production or workflow systems is a plus
Responsibilities
- Supervise bindery personnel and daily production activities to ensure quality, accuracy, and on-time job completion
- Review production schedules and job requirements with leadership and customer service teams
- Assign tasks, provide direction, and monitor workflow throughout the shift
- Perform and document first-piece inspections to ensure compliance with job specifications
- Control material waste, spoilage, and downtime while driving continuous improvement efforts
- Coordinate workflow between prepress, press, mailing, logistics, and other departments
- Ensure proper job routing, staging, and communication across teams
- Oversee maintenance and performance of bindery equipment; recommend improvements as needed
- Collaborate with inventory and procurement teams to maintain adequate supply levels
- Assist with staffing needs, including coordinating temporary labor when necessary
- Support estimating and process planning as needed
- Train, mentor, and develop staff on equipment use and best practices
- Enforce safety standards and company policies consistently
- Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and finishing methods
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
