Press Production Supervisor
About The Position
The Production Supervisor is the first-line leader supporting team members in an assigned area or zone. The role coordinates daily activities to meet scheduled production requirements and help the team succeed. Based in Ripon, Wisconsin, this position supervises the stamping press department in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. It emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, servant leadership, team development, production targets, quality standards, and on-time delivery. The position is scheduled for second 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.
- Demonstrated ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
- Ability to stoop and bend, stand for long periods, use manual dexterity, and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Previous manufacturing supervision experience, preferably in high-volume stamping press operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations.
- Relevant previous professional, internship, or co-op experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Champion a safety-first culture by enforcing safety policies, conducting safety audits, and leading root-cause investigations into incidents and near-misses.
- Promptly identify and correct unsafe behaviors or conditions, ensure team members receive current safety training, and ensure required PPE is used.
- Model servant leadership through team development, coaching, empowerment, and recognition; provide operators and technicians with support and resources to overcome challenges.
- Foster a respectful and inclusive environment in which team members’ input is valued.
- 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 regarding 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 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 initiatives.
- 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 promptly resolve quality, tooling, and maintenance issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
