Team Leader (Manufacturing)

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

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Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic company with big plans for the future and our people. Family owned and proud of it, we power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. We are passionate about our work, believe there is always a better way, and are in this for the long haul. Ready to build a career? It’s time to look at Taylor. Taylor is proud to now offer DailyPay. With DailyPay, you can get paid on your very first day. No more waiting for direct deposit or a paper check! Learn More About DailyPay

Your Opportunity

Taylor Communications is seeking a Team Lead, Production Ops and Support to join our team in Cranbury, NJ.

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, 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

Watch Our Company Video 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.