Bindery - Lead (62650)

Job Summary:

As a Bindery - Lead you will be responsible for coordinating daily production activities, supporting frontline employees, and ensuring that manufacturing operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. Acting as a liaison between floor staff and supervisory management, the Bindery - Lead provides guidance, monitors performance, addresses operational issues, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement. This role plays a key part in ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and team morale.

Work Schedule: Friday - Sunday

• Day Shift: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Essential Functions:

• Lead by example through training, motivation and support while upholding company policies and procedures.

• Assist supervisor in aligning staff according to the workload and staging the proper work according to schedule.

• Set up, run, and maintain assigned machinery.

• Assist with the setup and changeover of equipment as needed.

• Train, mentor and support production staff to ensure proper understanding of procedures, safety protocols and operational standards.

• Troubleshoot assigned machinery according to company procedures and practices to assure efficiency and quality to meet the required production schedule.

• Read and understand the written information pertaining to the job.

• Strive to meet or exceed departmental and company goals.

• Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Follow all safety procedures set forward by Walsworth.

• Interpret and apply department policies, procedures and job instructions accurately.

• Communicate effectively with incoming shift personnel to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruptions.

• Maintain accurate counts.

• Move and organize scheduled work for assigned machinery.

• Monitor production and quality to make recommendations on process improvements.

• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to remain organized and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to learn computer applications as necessary for the 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.
• Ability to work overtime, beyond the standard 4-hour workweek, depending on production requirements.
• Ability to be flexible, dependable, and have a strong work ethic are essential.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Required to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects or use controls, tools or equipment.
• May require the ability to use a keyboard and other office equipment.
• May require specific vision abilities that include close vision.
• May be required to perform concentrated work for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift, carry or exert items or objects of reasonable weight.
• May be required to perform duties beyond standard business hours.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year as a Bindery - Operator I or a related field