Production Team Lead

Taylor Corporation•Monroe Township, NJ

6d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Start a New Career with Us Benefits Start Day 1! Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic company with big plans for the future and our people. Family owned and proud of it, we power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. We are passionate about our work, believe there is always a better way, and are in this for the long haul. Ready to build a career? It’s time to look at Taylor. Taylor is proud to now offer DailyPay. With DailyPay, you can get paid on your very first day. No more waiting for direct deposit or a paper check! https://www.dailypay.com/partners/taylorcorp/ Your Opportunity: Taylor Communications is seeking a Team Lead, Production Ops and Support to join our team in Cranbury, NJ. In this role, you will manage and coordinate production activities, support workflow across operations, and lead team members to ensure jobs are completed accurately, on time, and to client specifications. 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

3+ years of experience in print production or a print shop environment
Knowledge of digital and large format printing
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Strong leadership and team coordination skills
Ability to work around printing equipment and production noise
Ability to work overtime based on business needs
Ability to safely operate a forklift and use systems to track inventory
Strong attention to detail
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, fractions, and decimals
Ability and willingness to perform repetitive tasks
Ability to follow safety procedures
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand
Regularly required to remain in a stationary position
Constantly operates machinery and handles products including print materials
Frequently required to move throughout the facility
Regularly moves materials including lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying items up to 25 pounds or more

Nice To Haves

2+ years leadership experience
Printing experience

Responsibilities

Plan and organize print jobs based on priority, deadlines, and machine availability
Create daily and weekly production schedules for press and finishing operations
Ensure jobs move efficiently through prepress, printing, finishing, and delivery
Verify work meets client specifications and brand standards
Approve final output prior to packaging or shipment
Train, guide, and support press operators and production staff
Ensure adherence to safety procedures and equipment guidelines
Identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks
Monitor and manage supplies including paper stock, ink, and materials
Order materials as needed to prevent production delays
Communicate job status, delays, and production constraints
Reduce waste, reprints, and production errors
Track production costs and labor time