Press Tech Production Supervisor

Overview

As a Press Tech Group Leader, you will be essential in ensuring efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement of our stamping operations.

• This position will be based in Ripon WI. on 1st Shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00am to 3:00pm. There maybe a need to flex hours as needed and occasional overtime required on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Technical Oversight: • Optimize the stamping production processes to ensure alignment with company standards and customer requirements. • Apply expertise in tool and die basics to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions. • Collaborate with engineering and design teams to enhance existing dies. • Leadership & Development: • Foster a culture of servant leadership by empowering, guiding, and mentoring team members. • Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism and commitment to excellence in every task. • Conduct regular team meetings and one-on-one sessions to provide feedback, set goals, and encourage professional growth. • Process Optimization: • Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. • Implement lean manufacturing principles, with a specific focus on SMED, to achieve quicker and more efficient die changeovers. • Monitor and analyze production metrics to drive data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. • Preventative Maintenance: • Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all stamping equipment and tooling. • Ensure all maintenance activities are documented and tracked to prevent unplanned downtime and extend equipment life. • Collaborate with maintenance teams to facilitate training and ensure adherence to the established maintenance schedule. • SMED Implementation: • Lead efforts to reduce die changeover times, applying SMED techniques to streamline and standardize the process. • Train and support shop floor personnel in SMED best practices to ensure consistent and successful application. • Evaluate and adjust approaches based on metrics and feedback to continuously improve changeover efficiency. • Operational Excellence: • Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a safe working environment. • Implement best practices in manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. • Collaboration & Communication: • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including safety, quality and tool room and maintenance to streamline operations. • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and achieve operational goals. • Facilitate problem-solving and team decision-making to address challenges and seize opportunities. • Interface with technical staff to ensure proper support • Establish annual goals and objectives that support the attainment of operating metrics • Work to continuously improve processes and reduce inventories and work in progress • Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues • Interface with Union Stewards in contract and discipline issues • Other duties as assigned • Project Management: • Lead projects from conception through to implementation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met • Develop project plans, allocate resources, and coordinate tasks across teams