Your Leadership. Our Power. Unlimited Potential. Taylor Corporation has big plans for the futureand we need talented leaders to get us there. We power the world's leading brands -and our employees' careers - by unlocking potential everywhere we see it. If you love to lead, are open to new ideas and inspire the best in others, we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for professionals like you. Want to be part of something powerful? It's time to look at Taylor. Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is looking for a Manufacturing Manager for the North Mankato, MN facility.As a key member of the site's strategic leadership team, this position is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence across the facility with a focus on Environmental, Safety, Security and Health (ESSH), people development, quality, productivity and cost control. The successful candidate will exhibit strong leadership and communication skills to create alignment and teamwork across the facility. Your Responsibilities: Partner with the General Manager and leadership team to identify and resolve key issues and constraints facing the facility, drive business profitability and long-range plan execution. Visibly champion and influence our organizational values, standards and expectations. Partner to oversee the manufacturing of products ensuring production, performance and quality standards are consistently achieved. Deliver and maintain superior safety and environmental performance measured by lagging and leading indicators. Drive quality performance across the facility. Direct and prioritize maintenance to achieve targeted metrics. Continuously improve productivity, reduce waste, and apply lean manufacturing concepts and processes across the organization. Responsible for meeting budgeted and forecasted cost targets through implementation of continuous improvement actions, yield and usage improvements and conversion cost reductions. Drive improvement through application of best practices (Six Sigma and Lean) and technology. Monitor results to ensure improvements are maintained and benefits are sustainable over the long term. Ensure that KPI's are communicated to the team and that they are being achieved. Take ownership of the whole process to deliver 100% on time delivery to our customers. Your Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Monday - Thursday: On Site, Friday: WFH You Must Have: 4+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing environment Strong interpersonal skills Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment Direct management experience involving multiple functions and budgetary accountability Results oriented with ability to work proactively and independently in a high-performance environment Thorough knowledge and understanding of lean manufacturing processes, safety and quality procedures, guidelines, and regulations Proven change agent with exposure to project management Proven ability to develop strong relationships at all levels of the organization Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent coaching and facilitation skills We Would Also Prefer: ISO 9001 Certification or Similar Quality Processes. Lean Management Training. Experience with print production (digital). Experience with startup of new production line or facility. About Taylor Corporation One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services, and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services, and expertise for individuals, businesses, and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing, and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the wor d's more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 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. Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity