Production Manager

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.

Your Opportunity:

Taylor Print & Service Solutions, a Taylor company, is looking for a Production Manager to join our Las Vegas Team.

Your Responsibilities:

* Plan, schedule and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales order, 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, coordinators 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

* Printing experience, label printing experience is preferred

* 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 exist

* 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 Power point

* Some travel is required

We Would Also Prefer:

* Six Sigma or…