Description Anderson | Poway, CA Pay Range: $25.00–$27.00 per hour, depending on experience Full-Time | Onsite | Overtime and Shift Flexibility Required
About the Opportunity Anderson is seeking an experienced, dependable, and hands-on Lead Bindery Operator to join our Production team in Poway, California.
In this role, you will help lead daily bindery operations, coordinate machine operators, and work closely with other production departments to ensure client projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
We are looking for someone who combines technical bindery experience with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to teamwork, quality, and workplace safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the daily activities of Bindery Machine Operators to maintain efficient production workflows.
- Coordinate daily production schedules and priorities to support timely completion of client projects.
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate the production, finishing, and movement of printed materials.
- Operate and support bindery equipment, including MBO paper folders and paper roll unwinders with inline cutters.
- Monitor production quality and ensure finished materials meet job specifications and customer requirements.
- Promote and maintain a safe working environment by following established safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
- Lead the Bindery team in maintaining housekeeping standards, including clean, organized, and safe work areas.
- Assist in identifying and resolving production challenges to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.
- Communicate production priorities, equipment concerns, and scheduling changes to team members and management.
- Attend regular production meetings and lead team discussions.
- Provide hands-on production support and perform other bindery-related duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in commercial printing, bindery operations, or a related production environment required.
- Hands-on experience with MBO paper folders and paper roll unwinders with inline cutters required.
- Experience coordinating production activities and working with bindery machine operators.
- Strong knowledge of bindery equipment, production processes, quality standards, and workplace safety.
- Ability to organize workloads, prioritize assignments, and meet production deadlines.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently while supporting the success of the overall production team.
Work Schedule and Flexibility
- Full-time, onsite position at Anderson's Poway facility.
- Standard workweek is generally 40 hours.
- Must be available to work overtime, including extended shifts and occasional weekends, as production demands require.
- Flexibility to adjust shift start and end times is required based on workload, production schedules, and client deadlines.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
- Ability to bend, twist, reach, grasp, and perform repetitive movements associated with production work.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull production materials as required by assigned duties.
- Comfortable working around production machinery in an environment that may include noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
- Ability to follow all safety procedures and properly use production equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Compensation
$25.00–$27.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. This is an hourly, nonexempt position eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable law.
Why Join Anderson? Anderson is an established, full-service marketing and production company with a strong reputation for quality, service, and teamwork.
As an employee-owned company, we believe every team member plays an important role in our success. We value employees who take pride in their work, support one another, and contribute to delivering outstanding results for our clients.
Equal Employment Opportunity Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.