Press Production Supervisor
About The Position
The Press Production Supervisor is the first-line leader for team members in the assigned area or zone, coordinating daily activities to meet scheduled production requirements and support team success. Based in Ripon, Wisconsin, this role supervises the stamping press department in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. It upholds a safety-first culture, continuous improvement, and servant leadership to foster an engaged and motivated workforce. The schedule is Weekend 2nd Shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.; additional workdays may be required.
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 will be considered.
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 and conditions; ensure team members receive current safety training and use required PPE.
- Model servant leadership by prioritizing team development, coaching, empowerment, and recognition, while fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
- Train, mentor, and assess team members, including through cross-training initiatives.
- Oversee attendance and conduct and 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 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
