Your Leadership. 

Our Power. 

Unlimited Potential. 

Taylor Corporation has big plans for the future and 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 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.