Handwork Lead
One Allied Way Manchester, CT 06042

This is more than a production role—it’s a chance to lead, develop teams, and make an impact every day. As a Handworker Lead, you’ll help guide production staff, ensure jobs run smoothly, and support the quality that our customers depend on. Join one of the New England's largest bindery operations. We’re a family-run, full-service commercial and financial printer that’s been leading the industry since 1949. With advanced sheetfed, web, large format, digital press capabilities — plus New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation — we’re proud of our history and excited about our future. 

Lead the Line. Drive Production. Deliver Quality.

The Handwork Lead serves as the first line of leadership for bindery production line workers, coordinating daily assignments and ensuring jobs are completed accurately and efficiently. This role oversees handwork operations, supports production workflow, and helps train and guide temporary staff and handworkers. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading teams in a fast-paced print manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate daily job assignments and placement of handworkers to support production schedules.
• Provide training and instructions for handworkers on specific product runs and bindery tasks.
• Oversee the daily activities of up to 40 staff members ensuring productivity and quality standards are met.
• Verify job components against job bags to ensure the correct materials and instructions are being followed.
• Perform bindery operations by hand including collating, inserting, folding, gluing, stapling, stamping, fastening, sealing, padding, and preparing mailings. 
• Inspect printed materials to identify printing or finishing defects and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Communicate production needs and workflow updates with supervisors and team members.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years in printing, bindery, or production operations.
• Knowledge of bindery operations, job bags, and the printing process.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Physical Requirements:

•  Walking 50% | Standing 50% | Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 25–50 lbs. and more. | Ability to stand for extended periods. | Safely move materials weighing 500–750 lbs.| Using manual pallet trucks| 
• Ability to lift, move, and position materials throughout the workday and safely operate warehouse equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent standing, bending, reaching, and handling of materials.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
You’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service. 

Great Benefits: 
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits: Critical, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work-Life Balance, Great Company Culture.

Allied Printing Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.