Pressroom Supervisor – Metal Stamping
About The Position
The Pressroom Supervisor oversees a metal-stamping crew and helps keep presses operating safely and efficiently. The role combines tool and die expertise with servant leadership to develop a high-performing team and drive continuous improvement through SMED and lean manufacturing. The position is based in Ripon, Wisconsin, on first shift, with flexibility to adjust hours and support other shifts and days as needed. The supervisor leads SMED implementation across the facility, trains personnel in changeover best practices, uses metrics and feedback to improve efficiency, troubleshoots tooling and process issues, and works with Engineering and Design to enhance dies. The role also partners with Maintenance on preventive maintenance for stamping equipment and tooling, including documentation, tracking, training, and schedule adherence. The supervisor leads lean initiatives and projects, monitors production metrics, ensures safety compliance, and coordinates across manufacturing and support teams. Responsibilities include mentoring employees, conducting meetings and one-on-ones, handling employee-relations matters as a first point of contact, working with Union Stewards on contract and discipline issues, and setting annual goals aligned with operating metrics.
Requirements
- Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in a stamping or manufacturing environment, with a focus on leadership.
- Tool and die knowledge.
- SMED or die changeover reduction experience.
- Lean and continuous improvement experience.
- Project management, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
- Working knowledge of lockout/tagout and machine guarding.
Responsibilities
- Drive facility-wide SMED implementation to reduce die changeover times by streamlining and standardizing processes.
- Train and support shop floor personnel in SMED best practices and evaluate improvement efforts using metrics and feedback.
- Apply tool and die expertise to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
- Optimize stamping processes to meet company standards and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Design to enhance existing dies.
- Partner with Maintenance to develop, implement, and oversee preventive maintenance for stamping equipment and tooling.
- Document and track maintenance activity to prevent unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
- Work with Maintenance on training and adherence to the maintenance schedule.
- Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste, inventory, and work in process.
- Monitor and analyze production metrics to support data-informed decisions.
- Lead projects from conception through implementation, including planning, resource allocation, and meeting timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, promote a safe work environment, and apply manufacturing safety best practices.
- Empower, guide, and mentor the team through servant leadership and lead by example.
- Hold regular team meetings and one-on-ones to provide feedback, set goals, and encourage employee growth.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations and work with Union Stewards on contract and discipline issues.
- Coordinate with Safety, Quality, Tool Room, Maintenance, technical staff, and stakeholders at all levels.
- Facilitate problem-solving and team decision-making.
- Set annual goals that support operating metrics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
