Stamping Operations Manager

Weiss-Aug – Elk Grove Village, IL•Elk Grove Village, IL

3d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Weiss-Aug is seeking a Stamping Operations Manager to lead the company’s stamping operation. The role oversees the operation through supervision, coordination, coaching, training, and leadership of assigned staff. The position is based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and offers a stated annual pay range of $100,000 to $130,000. The salary may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Requirements

At least 10 years of hands-on experience in a medium- or high-volume metal stamping manufacturing environment.
Good supervision, leadership, coaching, and training skills.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Self-starter who can work with little supervision.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and set priorities.
Team player with the ability to interact effectively with all company departments.
Good Windows-based PC skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related discipline or equivalent.
Knowledge of ISO/QS/TS.
Spanish language skills.
ERP experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor and direct priorities for dies, automation, auxiliary equipment, machine maintenance, and labor.
Manage shift-to-shift communication to ensure customer requirements are met, and lead daily and/or weekly departmental meetings.
Work with Quality Assurance, Die Repair, Automation, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other departments to troubleshoot processes that do not meet specifications; coach and train personnel on lessons learned.
Review departmental documentation and recommend improvements or create new documentation; coach and train personnel on new or updated processes and procedures, including ECOs, press packets, ISO/QS/TS, SPI, and customer specifications.
Review and approve completed Manufacturing Orders before closing, and recommend positive or negative standard variances.
Set and measure goals and objectives for direct reports, supporting their professional and personal development and expanding their skills.
Coordinate with Planning and Customer Service to meet customer requirements through capacity planning and other tools.
Monitor and control operating hours, labor hours, and operating supplies, including approving departmental purchase requisitions.
Diagnose and assist the team with setting, removing, and adjusting dies.
Participate in New Program Development/Quoting and APQP teams.
Assist with developing the departmental annual budget and lead continuous improvement projects to reduce costs and improve throughput.
Participate in ISO/QS/TS internal and external audits.
Stay current on new technology relevant to the company through magazines, trade shows, seminars, and other sources.
Promote cleanliness and company safety policies and procedures using a 5S mentality.