Overview
As a 1st Shift Pressroom Supervisor- Metal Stamping in Ripon, WI, you’ll supervise a stamping crew, keeping presses running safely and efficiently. You’ll combine hands-on tool and die expertise with servant leadership to develop a high-performing team, and help drive continuous improvement through SMED and lean manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Technical Oversight & SMED
- Drive the SMED implementation across our facility, reducing die changeover times by streamlining and standardizing the process.
- Train and support shop floor personnel in SMED best practices so they’re applied consistently.
- Evaluate and adjust your approach using metrics and feedback to keep improving changeover efficiency.
- Apply tool and die expertise to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
- Optimize stamping processes to meet company standards and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Design to enhance existing dies.
Preventive Maintenance
- Partner with Maintenance to evolve, implement, and oversee a preventive maintenance program for all stamping equipment and tooling.
- Document and track all maintenance activity to prevent unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
- Work with Maintenance on training and adherence to the maintenance schedule.
Process Improvement, Projects & Safety
- Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste, inventory, and work in process (WIP).
- Monitor and analyze production metrics to drive data-informed decisions.
- Lead projects from conception to implementation, building project plans, allocating resources, and meeting timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, promote a safe work environment, and apply best practices across manufacturing processes.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Practice servant leadership: empower, guide, and mentor your team, and lead by example.
- Hold regular team meetings and one-on-ones to give feedback, set goals, and encourage growth.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations and work with Union Stewards on contract and discipline issues.
- Coordinate with Safety, Quality, Tool Room, Maintenance, and technical staff, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Facilitate problem-solving and team decision-making.
- Set annual goals that support operating metrics.
Qualifications
- Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (or related), or equivalent experience
- 5 years' experience in a stamping or manufacturing environment with a focus on leadership
- Tool and die knowledge
- SMED or die changeover reduction experience
- Lean and continuous improvement experience
- Project management, problem-solving and prioritization skills
- Working knowledge of lockout/tagout and machine guarding
Schedule
- 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Flexibility to adjust hours and support other shifts and days as needed
- Occasional Friday overtime
Physical Requirements and Environment
Standing for long periods, stooping, bending, manual dexterity, and lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted.