Bindery Shift Leader at Novus Holdings Ltd

Introduction

• Novus Print: Montague Gardens is seeking to appoint a diligent Bindery Shift Leader with a high regard for detail, who can ensure high quality product output and productivity, to meet production targets and quality standards as well as ensure Health & Safety regulatory compliance with the Bindery environment.

Job description

• Oversee the bindery operations. Assess machines, processes, scheduling, crews, training and procedures to maximise productivity, minimize cost and minimize waste.
• Work closely with the production team and scheduling team to coordinate product requirements.
• Issue requests for maintenance and following through to ensure the work is completed in a timely manner based on clear priorities.
• Strictly manage overtime. Ensuring correct paperwork is submitted to the payroll department.
• Prepare daily schedules for the equipment and staff, implement accordingly and monitor. Immediately advise Manager of any issues arising related to productivity, equipment, personnel, delivery or quality. Take immediate action to resolve concerns as they occur and take steps to prevent similar problems from re-occuring.
• Ensure their own assigned goals are clear and completed per timelines and expectations. Assign goals to supervisors and ensure they are completed per timelines and expectations.
• Work closley with management team to implement and sustain the company policies and goals.
• Ensure adherence to all general health and safety aspects as per OHSA. Ensure housekeeping activities are completed.
• Ensure the annual scheduling of leave. Assure the proper level of machine capacity/personnel is available as required throughout the year. Schedule to avoid short staff situations and overtime.
• Enforce all preventative maintenance programs and assure optimum machine functionality.
• Oversee quality control, quality assurance and waste control functions.

Minimum requirements

• Mechanised Bookbinder Trade.
• Management Development Program (advantageous).
• Industrial Relations/Labour Relations certificate (advantageous).
• At least 5 years general experience in the bindery environment after qualification.
• At least 2 years experience as a journeyman (supervisor) in both commercial and magazine environment.

Deadline:24th May,2026