Production Manager
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager
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.
Taylor Corporation is looking for a Production Manager for our Navitor Specialty Products facility in North Mankato, MN.
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 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 facility.
- 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.
- 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…
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