Press Room Supervisor – Metal Stamping Operations

Schedule: 1st Shift (MonThu 5:00 AM3:00 PM) Occasional Fridays OT Must be flexible across multiple shifts

Overview

We are seeking a Press Tech Group Leader to support high-volume metal stamping operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving production performance improving pressroom efficiency leading lean manufacturing initiatives and developing a skilled production team.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on stamping experience deep tool & die knowledge and proven leadership in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Stamping Production & Technical Support

• Optimize metal stamping operations to meet safety quality and production goals
• Troubleshoot press and tool & die issues to minimize downtime and improve uptime
• Collaborate with engineering maintenance and tool room teams to improve die performance
• Support consistent execution of stamping processes across shifts

Lean Manufacturing & SMED

• Lead SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) initiatives to reduce die changeover times
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement lean manufacturing improvements
• Use production data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement actions
• Standardize work processes to improve consistency and reduce variation

Preventative Maintenance

• Support and improve preventative maintenance programs for stamping presses and tooling
• Ensure maintenance activities are documented and completed on schedule
• Partner with maintenance teams to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead coach and develop production team members in a hands-on leadership role
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance discussions
• Serve as the first point of contact for shift-level employee relations issues
• Promote accountability safety and a continuous improvement culture

Operational Excellence & Collaboration

• Ensure compliance with safety quality and operational standards
• Coordinate across safety quality engineering maintenance and tool room functions
• Support multi-shift communication and operational alignment
• Help reduce waste WIP and inventory through process improvements

Project Leadership

• Lead manufacturing and process improvement projects from planning to execution
• Develop timelines allocate resources and track deliverables
• Ensure projects are completed on time and meet performance expectations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of experience in metal stamping or high-volume manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of tool & die principles and stamping press operations
• Proven experience implementing SMED and improving changeover performance
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (coaching supervising mentoring teams)
• Experience in fast-paced multi-shift production environments
• Strong problem-solving analytical and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook)

Preferred Experience

• Automotive appliance heavy equipment or contract stamping environment experience
• Exposure to union or structured manufacturing environments
• Track record of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement success
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives (maintenance engineering tool room)

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending stooping and manual tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed