Lead Press Department Supervisor

KI USA; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KI USA seeks an experienced Supervisor to oversee the press department, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality production. Strong leadership in metal stamping and cross-department communication will drive overall success.

The role involves managing shifts, monitoring performance, conducting quality checks, and maintaining regulatory safety standards within the Berea, Kentucky facility. Collaboration with maintenance and operations is essential to meet customer deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years supervisory experience in a metal stamping facility preferred.
• Additional education or training related directly to manufacturing presses preferred.
• Environmental permitting and waste management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all department employees, including supervisors, and manage time, shift coverage, work assignments, and performance.
• Review production schedules and monitor staffing to ensure efficiency, outputs, and downtime targets are met.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager and other departments to ensure maintenance and repairs are completed safely and promptly.
• Conduct quality checks, identify defects, and assist in troubleshooting problems to meet standards.
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure materials/orders are placed to meet production goals.
• Report and address quality or production shortfalls and support corrective actions.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Analytical problem solving

Task prioritization & delegation

Issue identification & action planning

Maintenance scheduling

MS Office & reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years supervisory experience (metal stamping)

Experience with manufacturing presses

Environmental permitting / waste management experience

Job description

KI USA seeks an experienced Supervisor to oversee the press department, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality production. Strong leadership in metal stamping and cross-department communication will drive overall success.

The role involves managing shifts, monitoring performance, conducting quality checks, and maintaining regulatory safety standards within the Berea, Kentucky facility. Collaboration with maintenance and operations is essential to meet customer deadlines.