Production Supervisor - 3Rd Shift

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Your Opportunity: Venture Solutions (a Taylor company) is seeking a Production Supervisorto join our team in Arden Hills, MN.
This location adheres to the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). All employees must undergo a federal background check, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Your Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing a team through a wide variety of employee centered issues requiring: knowledge of employment law, knowledge of corporate/location policies and procedures, effective communications, performance appraisal procedures, performance management, hiring and interviewing, documentation, interpersonal skills, coaching skills, change management, conflict resolution, delegation, goal setting, motivation and employee engagement.
• Hands-on supervision of daily operations including workflow scheduling, management of staff scheduling, monitoring productivity and quality, production process troubleshooting, and all other activities required to ensure on-time delivers and 100% customer satisfaction.
• Daily communication with other shifts and departments regarding workflow, staffing, and production issues.
• Daily focus on leading production team to exceed performance goals and continue to raise the bar.

You Must Have:

• HS Grad with Manufacturing Management or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of Supervisory experience (15 or more employees) in a fast-paced, quick turn production environment
• Knowledge and experience with production practices utilizing ISO 9001 standards, 5S and Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with compliance related operations and standards; e.g. financial, banking, healthcare, etc.
• Must be energized and motivated, and enjoy work
• Proven management skills with solid interpersonal abilities in order to establish and grow effective working relationships
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently in the absence of the extended resources on the day shift
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively across functional groups and management levels
• Ability to prioritize, remain focused on task, while maintaining quality, safety and on-time delivery
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office (Excel. Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to quickly identify and effectively document, manage, and communicate employee issues with regard to attendance, productivity, quality, or other performance-related areas
• Working knowledge & experience in digital printing and insertion (roll and sheet fed devices)
• Available to extend hours and work weekend shifts as needed.

Preferred but not required

• 5+ years of experience in the mail industry and experience working in print production environment
• Experience with postal regulations

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 world'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.