Production Manager

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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.

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

• 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 and…