Metals Manager

Flex N Gate•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Metals Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all production activities within the Press/Stamping department. This role is accountable for meeting production schedules, maintaining quality standards, controlling costs, and ensuring all operations are performed safely and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Metals Manager provides technical support and leadership to Press/Stamping Technicians and production employees, troubleshoots operational issues, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. Core CompetenciesSafety LeadershipTime ManagementProblem SolvingAccountability and DependabilityDecision Making and JudgmentPlanning and OrganizingCommunicationCoaching and MentoringQuality FocusContinuous ImprovementCost AwarenessEthics and IntegrityEnforcing Laws, Rules, and RegulationsMediating and Conflict ResolutionStress Management and Energy

Requirements

Secondary School Diploma required.
Minimum of 5–7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Demonstrated working knowledge of press/stamping operations, metal forming processes, and tooling.
Strong understanding of manufacturing safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work instructions, and technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

College diploma in Management, Manufacturing, or a related discipline preferred.
Experience with ERP systems or production tracking software preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, and schedule the daily activities of Press/Stamping production employees operating presses and related equipment.
Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality standards and operating within approved labor and material budgets.
Establish and adjust work methods and schedules through coordination with Production Control, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments.
Monitor scrap, downtime, and productivity metrics; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Provide technical support to Press/Stamping Technicians and operators to resolve equipment, tooling, or process issues.
Coordinate with Tooling and Maintenance to ensure presses, dies, and auxiliary equipment are properly maintained and available.
Ensure proper press setup, die change, and machine operation procedures are followed.
Train employees on job duties, standard work, safety procedures, and company policies.
Enforce company policies consistently and participate in employee coaching, corrective action, and performance management.
Promote and enforce compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding requirements.
Lead or participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Prepare and review production, labor, scrap, and safety reports.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing, 5S, and waste reduction activities.
Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment and maintain effective communication across all shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities of the position.