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Bindery Manager Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Linemark, Inc.

$60 - $80/hr

Resolve production issues that arise and keep management informed of issues. Participate in ... Oversee day-to-day bindery functions, workflow and production standards * Maintains a clean work ...

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Woman's

$80 - $100/hr

... copying, bindery, design, mail processing, customer service, and related production services ... Manages external customer invoicing and accounts receivable processes, establishes appropriate ...

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Ricoh USA, Inc.

Legal Mailroom Courier

Louisville, KY · On-site

This position reports directly to a Site Manager, Site Supervisor, or Assistant Site Manager. Job ... Utilize equipment such as paper cutters, hole drillers, bindery equipment, joggers, tape machines ...

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How much do bindery manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for bindery manager in Kentucky is $58,966.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,200.00 and $71,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bindery manager?

A Bindery Manager oversees the finishing and binding processes in a printing or publishing facility. They manage staff, equipment, and workflows to ensure materials are cut, folded, stitched, or bound according to specifications. Their responsibilities include maintaining production schedules, ensuring quality control, and troubleshooting machinery or process issues. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and knowledge of bindery equipment are essential for this role.

What does a bindery manager do?

A typical day for a Bindery Manager involves overseeing bindery operations, coordinating staff assignments, monitoring job progress, and ensuring quality standards are met. You’ll interact frequently with production supervisors, press operators, and customer service teams to coordinate schedules and resolve issues. Managing equipment maintenance, implementing safety protocols, and optimizing workflow are also common responsibilities. This role combines hands-on problem-solving with team leadership, making strong organizational and communication skills essential for success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bindery manager?

To thrive as a Bindery Manager, you need substantial experience in print production, strong organizational skills, and a solid understanding of bindery processes, often supported by relevant technical training or an associate degree in printing technology. Familiarity with bindery equipment, workflow management systems, and safety regulations is essential, as is competence in software such as MIS systems and Microsoft Office. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities set apart successful candidates in this role. These skills ensure efficient production, a motivated team, and consistent delivery of high-quality finished print products.

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Infographic showing various Bindery Manager job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,966 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Bindery Technician

Western & Southern Financial Group

Newport, KY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Performs graphic arts finishing procedures and binding operations on printed materials to produce a quality final product.

  • Sets up, operates, and maintains bindery equipment such as folder, collator, drill, shrink wrapper, paper cutter, and binding equipment according to specifications.

  • Reviews job specifications, makes adjustments to equipment, and performs minor repairs to ensure consistent quality and adherence to job requirements.

Western & Southern Financial Group rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 315 rated insurance

Job description

Participates in the final assembly of printed material to produce a quality product that meets our customers' demands and time frame. Performs graphic arts finishing and binding operations on printed materials produced in the printing and copying areas. Makes necessary adjustments and minor repairs to bindery equipment. Works with some supervision and makes a minimal range of decisions, escalates to management when appropriate and updates manager or assistant manager on a regular basis.
What you will do:
  • Performs graphic arts finishing procedures on printed material to produce quality final product that meets customer's specifications and desired results.
  • Sets up and operates all bindery equipment which includes folder, collator, drill, shrink wrapper, paper cutter and binding equipment according to specifications.
  • Reviews specifications for all jobs in the bindery area before going into final production, including cutting of raw paper for presses and copiers.
  • Examines work and makes adjustments to bindery equipment to maintain job specifications throughout the job.
  • Performs daily and monthly maintenance on all bindery equipment including minor repairs to assure equipment is in good operating condition.
  • Operates electric forklift to transport paper stock throughout Print Shop and raw paper from the holding area to the Print Shop.
  • Manually loads and unloads paper stock.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

  • High School Diploma Or GED. - Required
  • Demonstrated experience working and communicating cooperatively and effectively within a team environment. - Required
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail; must cite examples. -
  • Demonstrated verbal communication skills with ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner and interpret instructions. -
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management. -
  • Demonstrated mathematic abilities to perform standard graphic arts production procedures such as multiplying, dividing and reading a ruler, which involves decimals and fractions. -
  • Working knowledge of word processing applications. -
  • Forklift Certification within 180 Days - Required
Work Setting/Position Demands:
  • This position works primarily in inside environment conditions. Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, odors, temperature. Demonstrated ability to walk (frequent) stand (frequent), stoop (occasional), reach (frequent), bend (frequent), kneel (occasional), crouch (occasional), applicable), push, climb (occasional) and lift a maximum of 50 lbs. unassisted. Position is required to remain in a continuously stationary position (sitting or standing) for long periods of time.
  • a. Push / Pull
  • i. 12lbs or less - Frequent
  • ii. 13 - 25 lbs. - Frequent
  • iii. 26 - 40 lbs. - Occasional
  • iv. 41 - 100 lbs. - Occasional
  • v. Over 100 lbs. - Occasional
  • b. Lift / Carry
  • i. 12lbs or less - Frequent
  • ii. 13 - 25 lbs. - Frequent
  • iii. 26 - 40 lbs. - Occasional
  • Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis (frequent).
  • Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned. (frequent)
  • Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis. (frequent / occasional depending on position)
  • Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. (frequent)
  • Ability to make substantial repetitive movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, fingers, arms, shoulders, hips and waist.(frequent)
  • Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events.
Travel Requirements:
  • None

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