Printing Production Supervisor — Lead Lean Ops & Quality

Taylor Corporation; North Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holiday pay

Job summary

Taylor Corporation in North Mankato, MN is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a frontline team on daily operations and drive improvements across shifts.

The role emphasizes KPI tracking, collaboration with prepress and finishing teams, and maintaining safety and quality standards while meeting production schedules. Applicants should have prior supervisory experience and strong communication skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must work well in a team and with peers.
• Must handle difficult conversations with employees and peers.
• Must prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Background in production and operations.
• Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Ability to stand and work on production floor for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of frontline employees in daily tasks.
• Track KPI data and quality reporting with teams.
• Identify improvements to drive better output per shift.
• Maintain training, safety, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop a cohesive team collaborating with other departments to meet quality, quantity, and delivery.
• Evaluate processes and implement changes for efficiency.
• Ensure schedules, deadlines, and quality standards are met.
• Communicate with management, prepress, and finishing teams to align priorities.

Skills

Teamwork

Difficult conversations

Prioritize tasks

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Production/operations background

Microsoft Office

Production floor endurance

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Taylor Corporation in North Mankato, MN is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a frontline team on daily operations and drive improvements across shifts.

The role emphasizes KPI tracking, collaboration with prepress and finishing teams, and maintaining safety and quality standards while meeting production schedules. Applicants should have prior supervisory experience and strong communication skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.