Talentsearchpro · 2 months ago
Press Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
Ripon_WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expTalentsearchpro is seeking a results-driven Press Production Supervisor to lead their high-performance production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This leadership role focuses on safety, team development, and achieving production targets while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Champion a safety culture, enforce all safety policies, conduct safety audits, and lead root-cause investigations for incidents or near-misses
Identify and correct unsafe behaviors or conditions promptly
Ensure all team members receive up-to-date safety training and use PPE as required
Model servant leadership by prioritizing team development, coaching, and empowerment
Support operators and technicians in overcoming challenges, providing necessary resources, and recognizing contributions
Foster a respectful, inclusive environment where every team member’s input is valued
Train, mentor, and assess team members abilities (including cross-training initiatives)
Oversee attendance, conduct, and enforce company policies consistently
Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues
Interface with Union Stewards in contract and discipline issues
Supervise all activities of the stamping press department, ensuring achievement of aggressive production targets, consistent quality standards, and on-time delivery
Proactively monitor workflow and assign tasks to optimize manpower and maximize machine utilization within high-demand schedules
Quickly adapt to changing priorities, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and maintain continuous production flow
Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects (5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing)
Analyze downtime, scrap, and process bottlenecks; implement effective countermeasures in collaboration with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams
Encourage team-driven suggestions for process enhancements, especially those supporting throughput and efficiency
Maintain accurate production, quality, and safety records; report KPIs to management
Collaborate with other departments to resolve quality, tooling, and maintenance issues promptly, especially under tight timeframes
Qualification
Required
Proven history of ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset
A minimum of one to three years of experience in a high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Previous manufacturing supervision experience, preferably in high volume stamping press operations
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations is preferred
Stooping, bending, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity and able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations
Company
Talentsearchpro
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase