Bindery Lead

Job Summary:

Assist in the coordination of binding operations with the Bindery Manager in a productive capacity.  To ensure all equipment is running at maximum production levels and is meeting customer quality standards.  Perform quality checks and provide input to operators and helpers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitor and review set-ups on all machines ensuring all job parameters are met for each process.
• Assist in implementing, supporting, and monitoring process control, material reduction/production improvement programs.
• Assist in the development of completing all process improvement of the Sheridan MN material reduction/production improvement program.
• Assists in directing the maintenance schedules on all equipment in production to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Maintains maximum plant productivity and quality control according to established standards; at a level that meets or exceeds the demands of the individual job.
• Recommends new procedures to improve production.
• Attend production meetings and participates in other meetings required by management.
• Halts production on any job in any manufacturing department when quality requirements are not being met.
• Ensure equipment is operating through shift change and that all-pertinent information is forwarded to oncoming Production Support Leader. Cooperates with other department heads concerning customer relations, production planning and scheduling, purchasing and accounting.
• Train apprentices to become effective operators and helpers.
• Maintains health, safety standards and records for all production departments.
• Works to reduce spoil-work level.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Basic Qualifications:

• Four years in trade on similar equipment.
• Extensive knowledge in systems related to manufacturing. Ability to plan, organize, direct, control, and lead.
• Excellent trouble shooting skills.
• Leadership tendencies.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Graphic arts and/or technical school background beneficial.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a factory environment with regular exposure to dust, dirt, noise, and the physical hazards of machinery, plus some exposure to fumes, oils, lubricants, and chemicals.

• Safety toe shoes.
• Hearing protection.
• Must be able to lift to 60 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Willing to work all shifts.

CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact the location HR Manager at 218-829-2877 or smn.jobs@sheridan.com.