Lead Production Manager — Printing & Lean Ops

taylor; North Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Corporation, Navitor Specialty Products facility in North Mankato, MN, is seeking a Production Manager to lead operations and drive performance. The role requires ensuring timely delivery, quality, safety, and cost controls in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The position offers a competitive salary range with base pay dependent on qualifications, experience, and location, along with Taylor's total compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Printing experience, label printing experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business data and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders and deliver products.
• Manage the operations of the North Mankato facility.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve results.
• Direct and participate in process improvement events using Six Sigma or Lean.
• Prepare annual budget and manage plant expenses for efficiency.
• Recruit and develop hourly employees, coordinators and team leaders for current and future roles.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Shop floor control

Production planning

Inventory control

MS Office

Job description

Taylor Corporation, Navitor Specialty Products facility in North Mankato, MN, is seeking a Production Manager to lead operations and drive performance. The role requires ensuring timely delivery, quality, safety, and cost controls in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The position offers a competitive salary range with base pay dependent on qualifications, experience, and location, along with Taylor's total compensation package.