Press Production Supervisor

Alliance Laundry Systems•Ripon, WI

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is the first-line leader for team members in an assigned area or zone, coordinating daily activities to meet production schedules and help the team succeed. Based in Ripon, Wisconsin, this role supervises the stamping press department in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. The supervisor champions a safety-first culture, continuous improvement, and servant leadership while supporting an engaged and motivated workforce. The role is on 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with additional workdays as needed.

Requirements

One to three years of experience in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset.
Ability to stoop, bend, stand for long periods, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing supervision experience, preferably in high-volume stamping press operations.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations is preferred.
Relevant professional, internship, or co-op experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Champion a safety-first culture by enforcing safety policies, conducting safety audits, leading root-cause investigations of incidents and near-misses, correcting unsafe behaviors or conditions, and ensuring current safety training and required PPE use.
Model servant leadership by coaching, developing, and empowering team members; helping operators and technicians overcome challenges; providing resources; recognizing contributions; and fostering a respectful, inclusive environment.
Train, mentor, and assess team members, including through cross-training initiatives.
Oversee attendance and conduct, consistently enforce company policies, serve as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, and interface with union stewards on contract and discipline issues.
Supervise stamping press department activities to meet production targets, quality standards, and on-time delivery requirements.
Monitor workflow and assign tasks to optimize staffing 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 initiatives.
Analyze downtime, scrap, and process bottlenecks and implement countermeasures with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Encourage team suggestions for process enhancements, particularly those that improve 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.