1st Shift Stamping & Tooling Supervisor — SMED/Lean Leader

Vantage Point Recruiters, LLC.; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Full benefits

Job summary

Vantage Point Recruiters, LLC. is seeking a 1st Shift Press Tech Group Leader in Ripon, WI to supervise a stamping crew, ensuring safe, efficient presses and continuous improvement. You will use tool-and-die expertise and servant leadership to build a high-performing team.

Responsibilities include driving SMED across the facility, training staff, and leading lean initiatives with close collaboration with Engineering. Prior experience in metal stamping and die changeovers is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in stamping or manufacturing with leadership focus.
• Lean and continuous improvement experience.
• Project management, problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Working knowledge of lockout/tagout and machine guarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead SMED implementation across the facility to reduce die changeover times and standardize processes.
• Train and support shop floor personnel in SMED best practices.
• Evaluate and adjust approach using metrics to improve changeover efficiency.
• Apply tool and die expertise to troubleshoot and implement effective solutions.
• Optimize stamping processes to meet company standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Design to enhance existing dies.
• Evolve, implement, and oversee a preventive maintenance program for stamping equipment and tooling.
• Document and track maintenance activity to prevent unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste, inventory, and WIP; monitor production metrics.
• Lead projects from conception to implementation with resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
• Practice servant leadership: empower, guide, mentor your team, and lead by example.
• Hold regular team meetings and one-on-ones to give feedback and set goals.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee relations and work with Union Stewards on contract issues.

Skills

Tool & Die

SMED

Lean manufacturing

Servant leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Preventive maintenance

Education

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering degree

Job description

Vantage Point Recruiters, LLC. is seeking a 1st Shift Press Tech Group Leader in Ripon, WI to supervise a stamping crew, ensuring safe, efficient presses and continuous improvement. You will use tool-and-die expertise and servant leadership to build a high-performing team.

Responsibilities include driving SMED across the facility, training staff, and leading lean initiatives with close collaboration with Engineering. Prior experience in metal stamping and die changeovers is required.