Production Manager

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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're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're in this for the long haul.

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Your Opportunity:

Taylor Corporation is looking for a Production Manager to lead our high-volume digital production operation in Cranbury, NJ.This is a key leadership role in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment processing more than 500 orders per day. We are looking for a strong production leader who can drive accountability, productivity, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement across a multi-shift operation. Direct digital print experience is highly valuable, but high-volume, KPI-driven production leadership is the priority. Potential relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.

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:

• Drive a positive safety culture with the goal of maintaining safety system compliance and zero safety incidents
• Lead a high-volume digital production operation with accountability for more than 500 orders per day and greater than 99% on-time delivery
• Manage a structured, multi-shift production environment with responsibility for staffing, workflow, productivity, quality, service levels, and daily execution
• Lead and develop production supervisors and other direct and indirect reports, with a focus on accountability, performance, coaching, and succession planning
• Own and drive key production metrics, including on-time delivery/SLA, throughput, productivity, labor utilization, quality, waste/rework, cycle time, equipment uptime, capacity planning, and load balancing
• Use production data, reporting, and performance trends to identify issues, make decisions, drive corrective action, and improve operational results
• Increase machine throughput and operator productivity to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives
• Develop, maintain, and communicate metrics related to safety, quality, production, productivity, and on-time shipping
• Partner with clients, Taylor sales groups, and other Taylor business units to support sales and operations planning, business growth, and successful implementations
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve safety, quality, productivity, workflow, and overall operational performance
• Ensure established Standard Operating Procedures are followed, while developing or modifying SOPs to support consistency and continuous improvement
• Apply lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, and drive sustainment across the operation
• Identify labor resource needs and apply staffing appropriately through variable assignments, shift planning, and hours to achieve production goals
• Ensure preventive maintenance activity is established, followed, and aligned with production requirements
• Build a strong employee experience while maintaining clear expectations, accountability, and consistent execution across the operation

You Must Have:

• Significant production leadership experience in a high-volume, metrics-driven manufacturing, print, transactional production, automotive supplier, or similar operational environment
• Experience leading leaders, including supervisors or other direct leadership roles, with accountability for both direct and indirect teams
• Experience managing a structured, multi-shift production operation with accountability for staffing, workflow, productivity, quality, and service levels
• Strong understanding of operational KPIs and experience using data to define, track, and improve production performance
• Demonstrated experience managing through metrics such as on-time delivery/SLA, throughput, productivity, cycle time, capacity planning, load balancing, labor utilization, quality, waste/rework, and equipment uptime
• Ability to clearly communicate team structure, production ownership, expectations, priorities, and performance results
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive accountability, coach leaders, and create consistent execution across the production floor
• Ability to manage multiple processes, personnel needs, and competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root cause, take corrective action, and improve results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with operations, sales, client-facing teams, and cross-functional leaders
• Strong organizational, time management, and project planning skills
• Continuous improvement mindset with practical application experience
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and production reporting tools or systems

We Would Also Prefer:

• Digital print manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience in a high-volume transactional print, web-to-print, direct mail, fulfillment, packaging, or similar order-driven production environment
• Understanding of digital print workflow, prepress, finishing, and shipping processes
• Experience with ERP systems or shop floor data collection systems
• Lean manufacturing education, certification, or hands-on application experience
• Experience working within an ISO-certified environment
• Experience supporting sales and operations planning, client implementations, or cross-business-unit production work

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $104,000-$120,000. 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, 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.