Manufacturing Manager Job at Taylor Corporation in Murfreesboro
Taylor Corporation, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
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Your Opportunity
Taylor Corporation is looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join our Murfreesboro, TN facility. This is a high-impact leadership role and a key member of the site's strategic leadership team. This position is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence across the facility, with oversight of Environmental, Safety, Security and Health (ESSH), people development, quality, productivity, cost control, and long-term operational strategy. This role is also part of a planned leadership transition and is expected to grow into broader operational responsibility over time. The successful candidate will be a strong, visible leader who can create alignment, drive change, and partner closely with site and corporate leadership.
Your Responsibilities
Partner with the Director of Operations and site leadership team to identify and resolve key operational constraints, drive profitability, and execute long-range plans
Serve as a visible champion of Taylor's values, standards, and performance expectations
Oversee manufacturing operations to ensure production, performance, and quality standards are consistently met
Deliver and sustain strong safety and environmental performance using both leading and lagging indicators
Lead quality performance across the facility, including ISO systems and compliance
Direct and prioritize maintenance activities to support targeted operational metrics and evolving equipment needs
Drive continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma principles, focusing on productivity, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and cost control
Own budgeted and forecasted cost targets through yield improvements, conversion cost reductions, and continuous improvement actions
Lead technology and equipment strategy, including evaluation and integration of new manufacturing and digital technologies
Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including equipment vendors, to plan future-state operations and modernization efforts
Act as an agent of change, helping the organization adapt and improve as processes, equipment, and technology evolve
Required Skills
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
Results-oriented with the ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Thorough knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing setting
Proven change agent with project management experience
Ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization
Strong coaching, facilitation, and team-development skills
Solid operational financial acumen, including understanding of cost statements and key cost drivers
Required Experience
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Direct leadership experience across multiple functions, including budget accountability
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment
Experience overseeing operations, maintenance, and quality functions
We Would Also Prefer
Six Sigma certification, Green Belt or higher
Industrial technology or advanced manufacturing experience
ISO 9001 experience
Experience leading equipment modernization or digital manufacturing initiatives
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 orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.