Let Us Power Your Potential

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future - and your career. We power our employees' potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you're ready for something bigger - more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth - we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for people like you.

Ready to reach your potential? It's time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is looking for a Production Manager.

Your Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet customer requirements and deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion.
• Manage the operations of the Pressroom (including both digital and flexographic production), Finishing, Receiving, Inventory, Shipping, and Scheduling Departments.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas of production.
• Direct and participate in process improvement events using a variety of tools to include Six Sigma and Lean.
• Prepare annual budget and maintain proper plant expense ratios by eliminating waste, reducing expenses, and promoting maximum efficiency.
• Recruit and develop a group of well-trained employees including hourly employees, Supervisors, and team leaders for both the current needs of the department as well as future leadership roles within the company.
• Review plant layout periodically and implement changes that provide for the most efficient flow of work, materials, and accessibility of equipment.
• Negotiate and recommend major contract relationships (i.e. raw materials, ink, etc.); work with vendors of supplies regarding quality, service, and errors; take appropriate action according to company policy.
• Maintain a high level of morale among employees through effective leadership and communication.
• Provide performance feedback regularly to develop others and motivate positive behaviors; conduct monthly one-on-ones with direct reports.
• Assist and coach team leaders &/or employees with documentation and the handling of corrective action for employees with performance issues, up to and including termination.
• Remove obstacles and obtain resources to help teams achieve objectives.
• Maintain an equipment maintenance program and stock parts to increase efficiency and reduce "down" time.
• Ensure a safe work environment for all employees by providing training, communication, and enforcement of all safety rules and regulations.

You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, or equivalent combined
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Experience within the printing industry.
• Knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and numerical data.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, sales representatives, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations to printing jobs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to use experience and independent judgment to handle unique and sometimes complex situations.
• Ability to provide and support a vision and direction; to develop and motivate a team along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Must be computer literate, particularly in shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control applications, along with MS office programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Some travel is required.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services and expertise for individuals, businesses, and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world's more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.