Production Supervisor

Taylor Communications • North Mankato, MN

18h • $50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is looking for a Production Supervisor who is responsible for overseeing daily printing operations on the production floor during 1st shift. This role ensures production schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and employees work safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate brings hands-on print production knowledge and proven experience managing a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience managing a production floor, preferably in printing or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of print and finishing production processes and equipment
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to stand, walk, and work on the production floor for extended periods

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial printing, digital printing, or offset printing environments
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices
• Experience with scheduling, production planning, or ERP systems
• Mechanical aptitude or troubleshooting experience with printing equipment

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the printing & finishing production team
• Ensure production schedules, deadlines, and quality standards are consistently met
• Manage preventative maintenance and ensure operators are being held accountable to take care of our equipment
• Monitor workflow, troubleshoot production issues, and minimize downtime
• Train, coach, and motivate production staff and team leads to meet performance expectations
• Enforce safety procedures, company policies, and quality control standards
• Communicate with management, prepress, and finishing teams to align priorities
• Track production metrics and report on productivity, waste, and efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor

Benefits

• a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees