Production Team Lead

Taylor Corporation•North Mankato, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic, family-owned company focused on creating opportunity and security for its employees. Card Fulfillment Services, a division of Taylor Corporation, is seeking a Production-Ops and Support Team Lead for their North Mankato-MN facility. This role involves leading and supporting team members through coaching and training, coordinating daily work assignments with a Supervisor to meet production goals, and ensuring adherence to work instructions and quality standards. The Team Lead will also train new employees on processes, equipment, and safety, identify and address production issues, troubleshoot routine mechanical problems, and manage problem orders. The position requires filling operational gaps as needed, providing real-time support, and escalating unresolved issues to the Supervisor, all while promoting a safe, organized, and team-oriented work environment. Taylor Corporation is one of North America's largest print and communications firms, with over 50 years of expertise and 10,000 employees, serving businesses and distributors globally.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
Solid computer skills (Microsoft office, data entry, reporting, etc.)
Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Dependability in attendance and follow-through
Positive attitude with the ability to lead by example
Strong teamwork mindset with a willingness to support others
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Lead by example in work ethic, attitude, and accountability
Support and lead team members through coaching and training
Foster open communication and collaboration across the team
Maintain professionalism while working within a peer-level leadership role
Coordinate daily work assignments in partnership with the Supervisor to meet production goals
Train new employees on processes, equipment, and safety procedures
Ensure all team members are following established work instructions and quality standards
Identify and address production issues early, including workflow, equipment, or material concerns
Troubleshoot and resolve routine production or mechanical issues
Manage and prioritize problem orders to minimize disruption to operations
Fill in operational gaps as needed to keep production running efficiently
Provide real-time support and guidance to team members on the floor
Escalate larger or unresolved issues to the Supervisor in a timely manner
Promote a safe, organized, and team-oriented work environment