Production Leader - Print Center

Company Description

CP Solutions an RR Donnelley Company, our people make a difference every day – in production, working with customers, or behind the scenes in a support role. They know how to manage the job and exceed expectations! Founded in 1864, RRD is a global company that employs over 25,000 people in 40 countries across the globe.  For challenging and rewarding career opportunity with an innovative industry leader, consider starting or continuing your career with RRD!  We are currently seeking a Bindery Operator.  Please apply if you fit our description and are wanting to work with a Great Team!!

Job Description

Print Center Lead - This is a working lead position: Must understand the flow of print through insertion, bindery and finishing.

Coordinate, develop and monitor print, insertion and bindery crew production schedules.  Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to determine material and human resource requirements.  Develop master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet production and shipping deadlines. Interpret data to identify needs and staffing requirements.

• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Coordinates training schedules and meetings. Prepares production reports.
• Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out - tag out rules and hearing and eye protection policies.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of internal/external customers and/or co-workers at level of detail required to resolve issues.
• Requires very good communication skills with ability to state messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand.
• Able to apply functional computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Windows other technical tools in completing assignments.
• Basic math skills and sound mathematical reasoning.
• Must have an organized approach to task completion and excellent attention to detail. 
• Physical requirements of this position include: ability to stand for extended period, ability to lift and handle cartons up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 40 pounds on a continuous basis.
• Ability to solve problems by analyzing variables and applying appropriate solutions learned through experience and proficiency in understanding the job.
• Good organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret data and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and coach people is required.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and meet stringent deadlines.
• Available to work overtime to include weekends and holidays.
• Available to work evening and/or weekend shifts as required.
• Must meet minimum requirements stated above

Experience as a lead and/or scheduler in a print, mail or bindery environment required

Additional Information

• General knowledge of the more complex bindery machines (i.e. fully automatic binding machines (perfect binders), multiple station collators and multiple folding units, either individually or combined) to perform the full range of standard and specialized folds of printed materials
• Thorough knowledge of the set up, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of one or more bindery machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product
• Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock
• Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $20.00 - $25.00 / hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime.

RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental i