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.

Taylor Corporation is looking for a Production Manager for our Navitor Specialty Products facility in North Mankato, MN .

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $86k - $96k. 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 employee s .

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…