Lakeside Book Company
Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Our Safety Culture The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.
Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.
We welcome our veterans to apply!
Work Hours Determine by Supervisor
Location 1145 Conwell Avenue, Willard, OH 44890
Position Summary Plan and schedule work on manufacturing equipment across Prepress, Press, and Bindery/Finishing to meet customer delivery dates. Review daily production output and adjust short- and long-term forecasts. Reallocate work as needed and provide daily updates and reports to support production planning, staffing, and material planning.
Responsibilities
Set direction and tone as a front line leader for employees involved in printing or binding printed product
Make operational decisions to ensure efficient and quality processing
Create, implement and audit work processes that continually evolve and improve
Seek out, suggest and implement automated and other enhancements to processes and workflows
Source and analyze data to address gaps or maximize opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency and productivity
Ensure equipment maintenance and adequate stocks of required supplies and raw materials
Lead continuous improvement processes and projects
Monitor and update production records, progress and goals
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education: High School diploma or equivalent; 2–4 years of relevant administrative/operational support in manufacturing or a related office environment, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency: Strong general administrative and manufacturing operations knowledge; familiarity with job-specific processes for advancing and completing complex duties.
Policy and Compliance: Ability to follow company policies and applicable rules/regulations; understand how work impacts the department and company.
Technology: Proficient with computers and software (e.g., MS Office). Knowledge of manufacturing/production scheduling systems and software relevant to the role.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to explain policies, methods, and procedures.
Organization: Very good organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple work streams.
Technical: Knowledge of equipment capabilities and an understanding of customer specifications; ability to interpret production planning data.
What we offer you:
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k with a company match
Growing business with a strong future
A career path with challenges, achievements, and growth
About Us Lakeside Book Company has been making books for over 150 years. Our books go into schools to educate children, land on the New York Times Best Sellers list to entertain our minds, and go into bookstores to empower us to be better versions of ourselves every day. As the largest bookmaker in the United States, you will help craft books that end up in the hands of readers across the country.
Lakeside Book Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants on an equal basis, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
What we offer you:
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k with company match
Employee Assistance Program
About Us Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team‑winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact talent@lakesidebook.com.
*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.
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Our Safety Culture The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.
Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.
We welcome our veterans to apply!
Work Hours Determine by Supervisor
Location 1145 Conwell Avenue, Willard, OH 44890
Position Summary Plan and schedule work on manufacturing equipment across Prepress, Press, and Bindery/Finishing to meet customer delivery dates. Review daily production output and adjust short- and long-term forecasts. Reallocate work as needed and provide daily updates and reports to support production planning, staffing, and material planning.
Responsibilities
Set direction and tone as a front line leader for employees involved in printing or binding printed product
Make operational decisions to ensure efficient and quality processing
Create, implement and audit work processes that continually evolve and improve
Seek out, suggest and implement automated and other enhancements to processes and workflows
Source and analyze data to address gaps or maximize opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency and productivity
Ensure equipment maintenance and adequate stocks of required supplies and raw materials
Lead continuous improvement processes and projects
Monitor and update production records, progress and goals
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education: High School diploma or equivalent; 2–4 years of relevant administrative/operational support in manufacturing or a related office environment, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency: Strong general administrative and manufacturing operations knowledge; familiarity with job-specific processes for advancing and completing complex duties.
Policy and Compliance: Ability to follow company policies and applicable rules/regulations; understand how work impacts the department and company.
Technology: Proficient with computers and software (e.g., MS Office). Knowledge of manufacturing/production scheduling systems and software relevant to the role.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to explain policies, methods, and procedures.
Organization: Very good organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple work streams.
Technical: Knowledge of equipment capabilities and an understanding of customer specifications; ability to interpret production planning data.
What we offer you:
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k with a company match
Growing business with a strong future
A career path with challenges, achievements, and growth
About Us Lakeside Book Company has been making books for over 150 years. Our books go into schools to educate children, land on the New York Times Best Sellers list to entertain our minds, and go into bookstores to empower us to be better versions of ourselves every day. As the largest bookmaker in the United States, you will help craft books that end up in the hands of readers across the country.
Lakeside Book Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants on an equal basis, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
What we offer you:
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k with company match
Employee Assistance Program
About Us Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team‑winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact talent@lakesidebook.com.
*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.
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