Press Production Supervisor | Stamping | Weekend Night ...
Confidential Recruiting Partners - Ripon, WI
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About the job Press Production Supervisor | Stamping | Weekend Night Shift Our client is seeking a Press Production Supervisor to lead a high-performance team in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is the first-line leader for the stamping press department, responsible for daily production execution, safety leadership, team development, and continuous improvement. Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | Relocation Assistance: YesWork Schedule: Friday-Sunday, 5:00PM-5:00AM (Weekend Night Shift) | Occasional additional workdays as needed | Shift differential Requirements:Safety Leadership Champion a safety-first culture and enforce all safety policies. Ensure all team members receive proper safety training and use required PPE. Conduct safety audits, lead incident investigations, and correct unsafe behaviors or conditions. Team Leadership & Development Manage attendance, conduct, and policy adherence. Train, mentor, and cross-train operators and technicians. Model servant leadership by coaching, supporting, and empowering team members. Serve as first point of contact for employee relations issues and interface with union stewards when needed. Production Oversight Assign work, monitor workflow, and optimize manpower and machine utilization. Supervise all stamping press operations to meet production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules. Troubleshoot issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain continuous production flow. Continuous Improvement Encourage team-driven improvement ideas to enhance throughput and efficiency. Lead and participate in Lean/CI initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction. Analyze downtime, scrap, and bottlenecks; implement corrective actions with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams. Reporting & Communication Maintain accurate production, quality, and safety records. Report KPIs to management and communicate issues promptly. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve tooling, maintenance, and quality concerns. Qualifications/Must-Haves: Ability to stand for long periods, bend/stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs. 1-3+ years of supervisory experience in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience supervising stamping press operations or similar heavy manufacturing processes. Demonstrated servant leadership approach with strong coaching and communication skills. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles. Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred (equivalent experience accepted) Preferred Skills: Experience in unionized manufacturing environments. Prior involvement in CI initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Lean) Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under time pressure.
Created: 2026-03-04