Supervisor, Press Production
About The Position
Challenge Manufacturing is hiring a Supervisor, Press Production to oversee manufacturing operations and a team of up to 30 employees. The role is responsible for part quality and delivery, labor cost control, material usage, and inventory accuracy. Before each shift, the supervisor arranges the job lineup to meet customer requirements, considering available materials, equipment, staffing, and employee skills. Throughout the shift, the supervisor reviews work orders and production at each stage, supports accurate documentation, and helps ensure quality. The supervisor coordinates workflow and the daily manufacturing schedule with the manufacturing manager and forepersons, handles disciplinary concerns in coordination with HR, and addresses quality, receiving, and shipping problems. The position also ensures incoming and outgoing material is properly handled and labeled, and that plant activities comply with ISO/TS-16949 standards and applicable company quality and environmental procedures. Teaching and coaching are important parts of the role, supporting productivity, quality, and delivery objectives. This is a night-shift position at Challenge Manufacturing’s Kansas City, Missouri location, working Monday through Thursday from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Occasional early arrivals, late stays, or weekend work may be needed to meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
- Manufacturing background; metal, stamping, or assembly experience will be considered.
- Experience implementing and maintaining Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S, Just-in-time, and production reporting.
- Good math skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Good leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Automotive industry experience preferred.
- At least two years of machine-operator experience preferred, but not mandatory.
- Experience setting up or operating presses is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Oversee department and manufacturing operations, including part quality and delivery, labor cost control, material usage, and inventory accuracy.
- Arrange the job lineup before each shift to meet customer requirements, considering available materials, equipment, staffing, and employee skills.
- Review work orders with staff and ensure forms are completed correctly.
- Review work at every phase of the process to ensure quality.
- Complete daily attendance sheets.
- Review ship lists, work orders, and schedules with the office assistant.
- Ensure plant activities comply with ISO/TS-16949 standards and applicable company quality and environmental procedures, work instructions, and policies.
- Teach and coach employees to support productivity, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Coordinate workflow and daily manufacturing schedules through the manufacturing manager and forepersons.
- Handle disciplinary concerns in coordination with HR.
- Address quality, receiving, and shipping problems as they arise.
- Ensure incoming and outgoing material is handled and labeled correctly.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): annual company shares provided to employee-owners as an additional retirement benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
