Bindery Supervisor at RR Donnelley — Cudahy, WI

Direct and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Bindery department to meet production

schedules, quality standards, and safety goals. This role requires a balance of technical oversight

and team leadership to motivate staff, optimize equipment utilization, and ensure efficient workflow

across all shifts.

1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Production Leadership: Direct bindery activities to meet customer specifications regarding

quality, quantity, and delivery. Monitor machine output, productivity, and waste levels to

ensure operational goals are met.

• Operational Oversight: Develop and implement daily work assignments and schedules.

Coordinate with other departments to ensure materials are available and workflow is

seamless.

• Quality Assurance: Provide guidance on initial samples and conduct spot-checks during

production runs. Actively troubleshoot technical problems to minimize downtime and

prevent non-conforming product.

• Team Development: Motivate staff and facilitate training programs to build individual skills

and improve departmental efficiency. Provide recommendations for hiring, performance

evaluations, and disciplinary actions.

• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to safety policies and housekeeping

standards. Promote a culture of safety awareness and ensure that all staff members are

properly trained on safe operating procedures.

• Communication: Maintain open and positive communication across all shifts. Participate in

production planning meetings to report on job status and raise potential issues early.

• Continuous Improvement: Foster a team-oriented environment and support the

implementation of company-wide quality tools and efficiency initiatives.

• Perform other related duties as required.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in a commercial bindery environment with exposure to multiple types of bindery equipment.
• Leadership: At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory or lead role, with a demonstrated ability to manage people and direct work activities.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong technical aptitude for bindery machinery and the ability to interpret complex work orders.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility: Must be willing and able to work multiple shifts, including nights, as required by production schedules.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RRD's current salary range for this role is $64,000 to $98,400 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans