Position Title: Pressroom Supervisor – Metal Stamping (1st Shift) (Confidential Client)
Location: Ripon, WI | On-site
Employment Type: Permanent

Position Summary

As a 1st Shift Pressroom Supervisor - Metal Stamping in Ripon, WI, you'll supervise a stamping crew, keeping presses running safely and efficiently, combining hands-on tool and die expertise with servant leadership and driving continuous improvement through SMED and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Drive SMED implementation, reducing die changeover times by streamlining and standardizing the process
Apply tool and die expertise to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions
Partner with Maintenance on a preventive maintenance program for stamping equipment and tooling
Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste, inventory, and WIP
Lead projects from conception to implementation
Ensure compliance with safety standards
Practice servant leadership: empower, guide, and mentor the team
Serve as first point of contact for employee relations; work with Union Stewards on contract and discipline issues

Must-Haves

Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (or related), or equivalent experience
5 years' experience in a stamping or manufacturing environment with a focus on leadership
Tool and die knowledge
SMED or die changeover reduction experience
Lean and continuous improvement experience
Working knowledge of lockout/tagout and machine guarding

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:00 PM. Flexibility to adjust hours and support other shifts as needed.

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