Production Manager

Taylor Corporation•North Mankato, MN

14d•$86,000 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 Powerpoint

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience

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.