Production Manager

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Taylor Corporation has big plans for the future and we need strong leaders to help get us there. We power the world’s leading brands and our employees’ careers by unlocking potential wherever we see it. If you enjoy leading teams, improving processes, and driving results, we’d like to talk. We believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for leaders who think the same.

Want to be part of something powerful? It’s time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity: Taylor is looking for an energetic and self-motivated leader capable of driving production team success in the Production Manager role for the Taylor Print and Service Solutions Group located in our Monroe Township, NJ facility.

Work Authorization: To be considered for Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive positive safety culture with goals of maintaining safety system compliance and zero safety incidents
• Consistently deliver >99% on time delivery for a high volume, digital production operation with over 500 orders per day
• Sales and Operations Planning – develop active relationships with Clients, Taylor Sales groups, and other Taylor Business Units to grow the business and plan for successful implementations
• Increase machine throughput and operator productivity to achieve cost objectives
• Develop and maintain metrics related to safety, quality, production, and on-time shipping
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve all areas of responsibility
• Ensure established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed. Develop new SOPs and modify existing SOPs to support continuous improvement
• Apply lean manufacturing principles including 5S; drive 5S application and achieve Sustain
• Coach/mentor all direct and indirect reports to achieve development and succession planning
• Identify labor resource needs and apply appropriately, via variable assignments and hours, to achieve results
• Ensure preventive maintenance activity is established and followed
• Drive employee accountability
• Drive positive employee experience

You Must Have:

• Extensive experience managing high volume, high quality, multi-shift digital production facility
• Excellent verbal and written communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage a wide range of processes and personnel needs and pivot well across multiple fast-paced critical activities
• Strong team leadership
• Independence
• Ability to work well with other leaders and drive synergy across departments
• Computer proficiency, including working within Microsoft Office
• Organizational, time management, and project planning skills and experience
• Continuous improvement mindset and application experience
• Problem solving skills

We Would Also Prefer:

• Multiple years of digital print manufacturing leadership experience
• Understanding of workflow and pre-press processes
• Lean manufacturing education/certification
• Experience working within ISO certification
• Experience working with an ERP system that includes shop floor data collection

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $104,000-120,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. 

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.