Finishing Supervisor/Operator

Mittera Group•Beaver Dam, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bindery Supervisor/Operator oversees daily bindery and finishing operations while actively operating bindery equipment. This role ensures production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are met while supervising and supporting bindery operators. The position combines hands-on technical expertise with frontline leadership in a fast-paced printing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
7-9 years of bindery or print finishing experience
Hands-on experience operating multiple bindery machines
Ability to read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and schedules
Strong attention to detail and quality
Basic math, measurement, and counting skills

Nice To Haves

Prior lead or supervisor experience in a bindery environment
Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices
Willingness to obtain forklift certification

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and support bindery operators and helpers
Assign work based on skill level, job priority, and workload
Provide hands-on coaching to improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety
Address attendance, performance, and workflow issues, escalating as necessary
Operate bindery equipment such as cutters, folders, stitchers, perfect binders, collators, and shrink wrap machines
Set up, adjust, and verify equipment according to job tickets and specifications
Monitor production flow to ensure schedules, turnaround times, and throughput goals are met
Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and coordinate maintenance as needed
Ensure proper handling, sequencing, and finishing or printed materials
Verify jobs meet customer and internal quality standards (trim, alignment, pagination, binding strength, appearance)
Conduct in-process inspections and final checks
Ensure job tickets and specifications are followed exactly
Identify defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions
Enforce all safety procedures, machine guarding requirements, and lockout/tagout practices
Ensure proper use of PPE and safe material handling
Maintain an organized, clean bindery area following 5S standards
Communicate daily production status, staffing needs, and issues to management
Document production output, waste, downtime, and quality issues
Collaborate with press, prepress, and shipping departments to meet deadlines