Production Supervisor

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 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 are ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We are passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we are looking for people like you. Ready to reach your potential? It is time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is looking for a Production Supervisor 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

• Lead a team of front line employees in their day to day tasks
• Track and report KPI data and quality reporting with teams and individuals
• Assist in finding ways to help drive improvements and improve output on each shift
• 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
• Evaluate processes and workflows for improvement opportunities and implement changes
• Ensure production schedules, deadlines, and quality standards are consistently met
• Communicate with management, prepress, and finishing teams to align priorities

You Must Have

• Ability to work as team with employees and peers
• Ability to have difficult conversations with employees and peers
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Prior leadership role or supervisory or management experience
• Background in production and operations
• Computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to stand, walk, and work on the production floor for extended periods

We Would Also Prefer

• Experience in the printing industry
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices
• Experience with scheduling, production planning, or ERP systems
• Mechanical aptitude or troubleshooting experience on equipment

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $65,000 - 70,000. The actual base salary 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.

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future – and your career. Join more than a company – become part of a family. Imagine a company whose core purpose is to create opportunity and security for its employees. That’s us, that’s Taylor. 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.