Production Team Lead - Improve Output & Quality

Taylor Corporation; Mankato (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Corporation in North Mankato is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a frontline team, manage daily operations, and ensure safety and quality on the production floor. This role requires strong communication, prior supervisory experience, and the ability to balance multiple priorities across shifts.

You will track KPI data, drive continuous improvement, coordinate with prepress and finishing teams, and develop a cohesive team to meet customer quality, quantity, and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading front-line teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with production scheduling or ERP systems preferred.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement familiarity a plus.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

KPI reporting

Production/Operations

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Job description

Taylor Corporation in North Mankato is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a frontline team, manage daily operations, and ensure safety and quality on the production floor. This role requires strong communication, prior supervisory experience, and the ability to balance multiple priorities across shifts.

You will track KPI data, drive continuous improvement, coordinate with prepress and finishing teams, and develop a cohesive team to meet customer quality, quantity, and delivery targets.