Overview:
As a 1st Shift Pressroom Supervisor- Metal Stamping in Ripon, WI, you’ll supervise a stamping crew, keeping presses running safely and efficiently. You’ll combine hands-on tool and die expertise with servant leadership to develop a high-performing team, and help drive continuous improvement through SMED and lean manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
Technical Oversight & SMED
- Drive the SMED implementation across our facility, reducing die changeover times by streamlining and standardizing the process.
- Train and support shop floor personnel in SMED best practices so they’re applied consistently.
- Evaluate and adjust your approach using metrics and feedback to keep improving changeover efficiency.
- Apply tool and die expertise to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
- Optimize stamping processes to meet company standards and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Design to enhance existing dies.
Preventive Maintenance
- Partner with Maintenance to evolve, implement, and oversee a preventive maintenance program for all stamping equipment and tooling.
- Document and track all maintenance activity to prevent unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
- Work with Maintenance on training and adherence to the maintenance schedule.
Process Improvement, Projects & Safety
- Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste, inventory, and work in process (WIP).
- Monitor and analyze production metrics to drive data-informed decisions.
- Lead projects from conception to implementation, building project plans, allocating resources, and meeting timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, promote a safe work environment, and apply best practices across manufacturing processes.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Practice servant leadership: empower, guide, and mentor your team, and lead by example.
- Hold regular team meetings and one-on-ones to give feedback, set goals, and encourage growth.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations and work with Union Stewards on contract and discipline issues.
- Coordinate with Safety, Quality, Tool Room, Maintenance, and technical staff, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Facilitate problem-solving and team decision-making.
- Set annual goals that support operating metrics.
Qualifications:
- 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
- Project management, problem-solving and prioritization skills
- 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 and days as needed
- Occasional Friday overtime
Physical Requirements and Environment
Standing for long periods, stooping, bending, manual dexterity, and lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted.
EEO:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ID:
2026-13826
Pos. Type:
Full-Time