Job Description
Job Overview:
Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ― and your career. We power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you’re ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.
Ready to reach your potential? It’s time to look at Taylor.
Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is looking for a Production Supervisor at our Taylor Print Impressions facility located in Fridley, MN!
Taylor is seeking a Production Supervisor to develop and lead a customer focused, responsive and efficient Production Team. The Production Supervisor will oversee the bindery department on assigned shift and must possess the ability to work and lead in a professional and effective manner in a fast-paced environment. The Production Supervisor supports our sales and operational efforts by providing solutions for new work types or client expectations.
Your Shift:
- 1st shift; Monday-Friday
- During peak periods, this may include occasional evening/weekend hours.
Your Responsibilities:
- Develop initiatives that align the department with the company’s long-range plans, mission and goals
- Maintain a good work climate through training, safety awareness, goal setting, process improvement, quality standards, production standards, discipline, and individual and department development
- Develop and maintain a cohesive team who consistently work in collaboration with one another and other departments to meet customer requirements of quality, quantity and delivery
- Recognize and react to problems with equipment, make adjustments as required
- Examine finished products for quality assurance & report defective materials
- Dedicate time each workday to touch base with employees
- Keep abreast of relevant technological changes for assigned area
- Evaluate customer, departmental and employee needs and recommend new technologies
- Evaluate processes and workflows for improvement opportunities and implement changes
- Evaluate employee training needs and facilitate training opportunities
- Determine and monitor appropriate levels of staff for assigned shift
- Develop and maintain production and quality standards for performance reviews
- Audit setup checklists
- Communicate key accomplishments, important facts and performance metrics
- Hold standup meetings daily or weekly as needed
- Continuous process improvement is expected
You Must Have:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior supervisory or management experience
- Knowledge of manufacturing workflow
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, organization and problem solving
- Excellent communicator, listener, negotiator, and facilitator
- Ability to understand complex concepts and communicate across all levels of the company
- High level of motivation
- Must embrace change/risk and demonstrate a "whatever it takes" attitude
- Experience in MS Office suite
We Would Also Prefer:
- Experience in the printing industry
- Experience with variable data printing and processes
- Solid understanding of the publishing industry, terminology, direct mail requirements and postal specifications
About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services, and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services, and expertise for individuals, businesses, and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing, and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world’s more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
