Print Production Team Lead (2nd Shift)

Taylor Corporation; Monroe Township (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Employee benefits

Job summary

Taylor Corporation is seeking a Team Lead, Production Ops and Support in Cranbury, NJ, to plan and organize print jobs, set schedules, and ensure smooth workflow from prepress to delivery. You will verify quality, approve outputs, and train staff in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years in print production, knowledge of digital/large format printing, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple jobs with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Print production

Team leadership

Time management

Multitasking

Safety procedures

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Taylor Corporation is seeking a Team Lead, Production Ops and Support in Cranbury, NJ, to plan and organize print jobs, set schedules, and ensure smooth workflow from prepress to delivery. You will verify quality, approve outputs, and train staff in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years in print production, knowledge of digital/large format printing, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple jobs with attention to detail.