Production Team Lead (2nd Shift)

Taylor Communications • North Mankato, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Folder Works, a division of Taylor Corporation, is seeking a Production Team Lead for its North Mankato, Minnesota facility. The role guides production-floor personnel, coordinates daily work, sets priorities based on customer requirements, and helps ensure production and quality goals are met. The lead is expected to learn the equipment, assist operators, and run a machine when needed. This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The anticipated hourly pay range is $19–$22, with the actual offer depending on factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Team-oriented and self-motivated.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly to ensure accuracy and understanding of each job ticket.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others understand.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position regularly.
• Ability to operate machinery and handle products, including print materials, constantly.
• Ability to move inside the facility frequently.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 25 pounds or more regularly.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience.
• Production experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and direction to production-floor personnel.
• Coordinate daily production-floor activities and delegate assignments based on work volume.
• Learn all equipment to understand how to assist operators and run a machine if needed.
• Establish run priorities for operators, assemblers, and packagers based on customer requirements.
• Manage daily work-in-progress (WIP) reports.
• Establish daily, monthly, and annual goals for team members to help meet production goals.
• Confirm routine quality checks, including process startup, print quality, cutting quality, finishing quality, and packaging quality.

Benefits

• Choice of several health plans.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Wellness programs.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 64 hours of annual holiday pay.
• $1,000 new-hire incentive.
• DailyPay access, allowing employees to receive pay on their first day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed