Your Leadership.
Our Power.
Unlimited Potential.
Taylor Corporation has big plans for the future and we need talented leaders to get us there. We power the world’s leading brands ― and our employees’ careers ― by unlocking potential everywhere we see it. If you love to lead, are open to new ideas and inspire the best in others, we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for professionals like you.
Want to be part of something powerful? It’s time to look at Taylor.
Work Authorization:
To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Your Opportunity
Taylor Print & Visual Impressions is looking for a Pre Production Manager in our Duluth GA facility. This leader is responsible for leading the PrePress, Scheduling, Planning, and Purchasing teams to ensure work is accurately planned, prepared, and released to production for execution. This position oversees production readiness, workflow management, capacity planning, and material availability while partnering closely with Operations leadership to support on-time delivery, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The Pre Production Manager utilizes data, process controls, and continuous improvement principles to optimize workflow and drive business performance.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead and develop the PrePress, Scheduling, Planning, and Purchasing teams.
- Oversee workflow from order intake through release to production.
- Ensure jobs are complete, accurate, and production-ready prior to manufacturing.
- Develop and maintain production schedules that align customer requirements with operational capacity.
- Manage purchasing activities to ensure material availability and supplier performance.
- Establish process controls and workflow standards to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Monitor key performance metrics and utilize data to drive operational decisions.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve workflow and throughput.
- Partner with the Production Manager to ensure seamless transition of work to the manufacturing floor.
- Coordinate resolution of rework, schedule changes, material shortages, and workflow issues.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and customer service.
- Develop team members through coaching, training, and performance management.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, purchasing, production control, or operations leadership.
- 3+ years of leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, production processes, and process controls.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Printing, visual communications, graphics, signage, or related manufacturing experience.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
- APICS/CPIM or Supply Chain certifications.
- Experience leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.
With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, purchasing, production control, or operations leadership.
- 3+ years of leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, production processes, and process controls.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Printing, visual communications, graphics, signage, or related manufacturing experience.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
- APICS/CPIM or Supply Chain certifications.
- Experience leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
Taylor Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Taylor Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Taylor Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits begin immediately with medical, dental, and vision coverage, and multiple plan choices are available. Feedback suggests coverage is offered across full-time and part-time roles with integrated wellness resources.
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Flexible Benefits — Plan design includes options like HSAs/FSAs and access to different plan types depending on location and business unit. Feedback suggests employees can select from a range of coverage tiers and programs to fit needs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness tools such as health coaching, nurse advocates, and incentives through Wellworks are highlighted alongside broad retail and lifestyle discounts. Feedback suggests these resources enhance the overall package beyond core insurance.
Taylor Corporation Insights
What We Do
Taylor provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies to power the potential of the world’s leading brands. Using the latest printed and digital methods, we facilitate marketing communications of all types for businesses and consumers across a wide range of industries. You’ll see our solutions in your mailbox, your email inbox, in retail settings and on your mobile device. Driven by Glen Taylor’s unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, Taylor Corporation has grown from a single small business in 1975 to one of the nation’s largest privately held companies today. What started as a humble printer of wedding invitations and business cards is now a highly diversified leader in the field of business communications. However, while Taylor's capabilities have changed dramatically in the last 45 years, our core purpose remains the same ― to create opportunity and security for our employees. Taylor also continuously invests in technologies and production methods that enable us to shrink our environmental footprint. This commitment shows in the way we divert tons of waste to energy production, source responsibly harvested forest products and work to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions year over year. The result is a culture of sustainability that guides our decision making and ensures that we take the long-term view in everything we do
