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Bradford & Bigelow a book manufacturing printer located in Newburyport, MA has an opportunity for a 2nd shift Manufacturing Supervisor.
This position requires strong leadership and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all manufacturing departments and activities with emphasis on safety, quality and production according to the rules and procedures established.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Promote and develop teamwork and a positive work environment
• Maintain and monitor departments efficiency and waste measurements
• Encourage employee involvement and solicit employee suggestions
• Communicate employee issues and problems to the plant manager
• Provide tools, remove obstacles, and optimize resurces to meet our production goals
• Identify and coordinate training needs of employees in order to develop skills to allow for department flexibility
• Develop and promote cost reduction ideas and continuous improvement in processes and procedures
• Help ensure a safe, clean and orderly work area
• Devises and recommends methods of work simplification, process improvement and cost reductions
• Remains technically current in area of expertise and financially evaluates new systems and equipment
• Helps orient new employees on night shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager and the VP of Manufacturing
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3-5 years of experience in prep, press, bindery and digital departments
• Excellent knowledge of the offset printing process
• Excellent knowledge of saddle stitchers, perfect binders, folders, cutters, drills and collators
• Full understanding of printing impositions and layouts as they impact the printing and binding processes.
• Must be able to meet stringent deadlines and still show an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Must have ability to establish lines of communication, verbally and in writing, with all levels of employees.
• Must be organized and have the ability to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned.
Benefits include : Medical/Dental, Short/Long term disability, Life insurance and 401k.
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This position requires strong leadership and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all manufacturing departments and activities with emphasis on safety, quality and production according to the rules and procedures established.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Promote and develop teamwork and a positive work environment
• Maintain and monitor departments efficiency and waste measurements
• Encourage employee involvement and solicit employee suggestions
• Communicate employee issues and problems to the plant manager
• Provide tools, remove obstacles, and optimize resurces to meet our production goals
• Identify and coordinate training needs of employees in order to develop skills to allow for department flexibility
• Develop and promote cost reduction ideas and continuous improvement in processes and procedures
• Help ensure a safe, clean and orderly work area
• Devises and recommends methods of work simplification, process improvement and cost reductions
• Remains technically current in area of expertise and financially evaluates new systems and equipment
• Helps orient new employees on night shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager and the VP of Manufacturing
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3-5 years of experience in prep, press, bindery and digital departments
• Excellent knowledge of the offset printing process
• Excellent knowledge of saddle stitchers, perfect binders, folders, cutters, drills and collators
• Full understanding of printing impositions and layouts as they impact the printing and binding processes.
• Must be able to meet stringent deadlines and still show an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Must have ability to establish lines of communication, verbally and in writing, with all levels of employees.
• Must be organized and have the ability to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned.
Benefits include : Medical/Dental, Short/Long term disability, Life insurance and 401k.
More Information...
