Team Leader (Manufacturing)

taylor; Monroe Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Corporation in Cranbury, NJ is seeking a Team Lead, Production Ops and Support to organize print jobs, create schedules, and ensure on-time, accurate output that meets client specs.

The role requires 3+ years in print production, knowledge of digital and large format printing, strong leadership, and the ability to work 2nd shift. DailyPay benefits and competitive hourly pay are offered. This is a hands-on supervisory position with safety, quality, and cost-control responsibilities.

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.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

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

Leadership

Time management

Multitasking

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

Taylor Communications is seeking a Team Lead, Production Ops and Support to join our team in Cranbury, NJ. In this role, you will manage and coordinate production activities, support workflow across operations, and lead team members to ensure jobs are completed accurately, on time, and to client specifications.

Work Authorization:

To be considered for Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Your 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.

Your Shift:

2nd Shift | Monday - Friday | 2:00pm - 10:30pm

You Must Have:

• 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.

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 throughout the facility.
• Regularly moves materials including lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying items up to 25 pounds or more.

We Would Also Prefer:

• 2+ years leadership experience.
• Printing experience.

Compensation Transparency

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00 per hour . The actual hourly rate 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, certificates 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

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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 orientatio