Press Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Press Production Supervisor - 1st ShiftOverview: We are seeking a results-driven Press Production Supervisor to lead and support our high-performance production team in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This key leadership position upholds a safety-first culture, emphasizes continuous improvement, and exemplifies servant leadership to foster an engaged, motivated workforce. Key Responsibilities:Safety First Mindset: • 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. Servant Leadership: • 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. People's Development: • 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 Production Oversight in a Fast-Paced, High-Volume Environment: • 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. Continuous Improvement: • 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. Reporting & Communication: • 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. QualificationsKnowledge/Experience/Education: • 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. • Previous professional, internship or co-op experience will be taken into consideration as relevant experience. Physical Requirements: • Stooping, bending, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity and able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance MUST HAVE: • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations is preferred. • Proven history of ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset. • 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.

Created: 2026-03-07