Production Manager

Taylor Communications•Murfreesboro, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is looking for a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations and develop a strong production leadership team. This role requires someone who can balance hands-on floor leadership with the metrics, systems and business side of the operation. The right person will be comfortable leading through change, developing supervisors and improving overall production performance. Work Authorization: To be considered for Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Strong production or manufacturing leadership experience.
Experience leading and developing supervisors and production teams.
Strong understanding of production flow, equipment and manufacturing operations.
Experience working with production metrics and KPIs and the ability to speak to measurable results.
Experience managing budgets and controlling operating costs.
Experience using a full ERP system within a manufacturing or production environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to balance hands-on floor leadership with the administrative, systems and business requirements of a management role.

Nice To Haves

Approximately 3–4 years of Production Manager experience, or strong Production Supervisor experience with demonstrated readiness to move into a manager role.
Experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
Experience leading an operation or team through significant operational or cultural change.
A track record of building teams, developing leaders and improving production performance.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day production operations with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor.
Develop and coach Production Supervisors, building leadership capability and accountability across the team.
Monitor production performance, KPIs and operational metrics and use the data to identify issues and drive improvement.
Understand and manage the full production flow from materials through manufacturing, shipping and distribution.
Identify and address production, equipment and workflow issues that impact safety, quality, productivity or delivery.
Lead operational and cultural change while building trust and credibility with long-tenured employees.
Manage production budgets and maintain appropriate control of labor and operating costs.
Utilize ERP systems to support production planning, inventory, shipping and overall plant operations.
Partner with other departments and senior leadership to support business priorities and production goals.
Support continuous improvement efforts and implement changes that strengthen processes, team performance and overall results.