Press Production Supervisor - Weekend Night

YK Solutions•Ripon, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Production Supervisor is the first-line leader for team members in the assigned area or zone, coordinating day-to-day work to meet scheduled production requirements and help the team succeed. This on-site role is based in Ripon, Wisconsin, in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment with a safety-first culture and emphasis on continuous improvement. The supervisor leads stamping press department activities to achieve production targets, quality standards, and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes servant leadership, team development, safety, effective staffing and machine utilization, prompt troubleshooting, and collaboration with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams. The position is scheduled for Weekend 2nd Shift, Friday through Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with additional workdays as needed.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset.
One to three years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
Previous manufacturing supervision experience; high-volume stamping press operations experience is preferred.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
Ability to work Weekend 2nd Shift, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with additional workdays as needed.
Ability to stoop, bend, stand for long periods, use manual dexterity, and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations.
Professional, internship, or co-op experience may be considered relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Champion a safety culture, enforce safety policies, conduct safety audits, and lead root-cause investigations of incidents and near-misses.
Identify and promptly correct unsafe behaviors or conditions; ensure team members receive current safety training and use required PPE.
Coach, develop, empower, and recognize team members; provide support and resources to help them overcome challenges.
Train, mentor, and assess team members, including through cross-training initiatives.
Oversee attendance and conduct, consistently enforce company policies, and serve as the first point of contact for employee relations issues.
Interface with Union Stewards on contract and discipline issues.
Supervise stamping press department activities to achieve production targets, quality standards, and on-time delivery.
Monitor workflow and assign tasks to optimize manpower and machine utilization.
Adapt to changing priorities and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects, including 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing.
Analyze downtime, scrap, and process bottlenecks and implement countermeasures with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Encourage team suggestions for process improvements that support throughput and efficiency.
Maintain accurate production, quality, and safety records and report KPIs to management.
Collaborate with other departments to resolve quality, tooling, and maintenance issues promptly.