Press Group Lead

Taylor Corporation; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Corporation in North Mankato, MN is seeking a Press Group Lead to guide production floor personnel on the day shift, coordinate daily activities, and ensure quality and timely output.

You will manage WIP reports, set run priorities, communicate clearly, and support operators. The role offers a competitive hourly wage in the $24–$32 range, with opportunities for growth and a structured benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills with familiarity of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Team player and self-motivated.
• Highly detailed-oriented with quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and direction to production floor personnel.
• Coordinate daily production floor activities and delegate assignments.
• Learn all equipment to assist operators and run a machine if needed.
• Establish run priority based on customer requirements for operators, assemblers and packagers.
• Manage daily WIP reports and set daily, monthly, and annual goals.
• Gather metrics and barriers for Gemba Walks while ensuring quality checks.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Quality-focused

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Press Group Lead### Press Group LeadApply: North Mankato, MN - Precision Press Inc: Full time: Posted Today: R30666**Come Work with Us!****3,000 New Hire Incentive!** 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/ 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’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re in this for the long haul. Ready to build a career? It’s time to look at Taylor. **Your Opportunity:** Taylor Corporation is looking for a **Team Lead** in our North Mankato-MN facility. **Work Authorization:** To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. **Your Responsibilities:*** Provide guidance and direction the production floor personnel* Coordinate daily production floor activities and delegate assignments to personnel based on work volume* Willingness to learn all equipment to understand how to assist operators on the floor and run a machine if needed* Establish run priority based on customer requirements for all operators, assemblers and packagers* Manage all aspects of the daily WIP reports* Establish daily, monthly, and annual goals for team members to ensure production goals are met* Gather metrics and barriers for Gemba Walks* Confirm quality-routine checks, including process startup and control* Print quality, cutting quality, Finishing quality, packaging quality **Your Shift:*** 1st Shift; Monday - Friday, 6am - 2pm **You Must Have:*** Strong computer skills with a familiarity of the Microsoft Office Suite* Team player and self-motivated* Highly detailed-oriented and quality focus driven* Problem-solving skills* Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly to ensure accuracy and understanding of each job ticket **Requirements within this position:*** 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 inside the facility* Regularly move up to 25+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry) **We Would Also Prefer:*** Previous leadership experience* Production experience The anticipated hourly range for this position is $24 - 32. The actual base offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. **About Taylor Corporation**One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands. With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 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.