Production Manager

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Taylor Print & Visual Impressions
, a Taylor company, is looking for a Production Manager to join the team in Las Vegas, NV
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Manages the operations of an assigned production area to ensure that volume, cost, and quality standards are achieved. Ensures physical and workforce resources are adequate to meet the organization's production schedule. Manages the activities of production personnel including workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a Manufacturing Manager.

• Primary work schedule is Monday – Friday, days
• Night/weekend work may be required based on emergent or critical business needs.

• 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.

• 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…