Press Department Lead: Hands-On, Daily Planning

R&B Wagner, Inc.; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

R&B Wagner, Inc. is seeking an experienced Press Department Team Leader to provide hands-on leadership in our manufacturing operation.

You will lead the press team, set daily priorities, train and develop staff, and ensure quality and safe operations on the shop floor. This role is hands-on and not desk-based; you will work with the team to resolve issues, manage equipment setup and operation, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading, training, or directing others in a production setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed work instructions.
• Strong basic shop math skills, including fractions.
• Ability to accurately use measuring equipment such as rulers, tape measures, height gauges, and micrometers.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn production software.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize work, and lead a team toward daily production goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of employees within the Press Department.
• Set daily production priorities and assign team members to help achieve production schedules.
• Train, cross-train, coach, and develop team members to strengthen department capabilities.
• Set up, program, and operate manufacturing equipment.
• Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, and production specifications.
• Inspect first-run and production parts to ensure they meet quality and customer requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance when needed.
• Support continuous improvement activities and track daily department metrics.
• Maintain an organized work area using 5S principles.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure team members follow established safety and quality procedures.
• Complete material and shop-floor transactions using applicable computer systems.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Quality focus

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Measuring tools

5S

Supervisory skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rulers

Tape measures

Height gauges

Micrometers

Job description

R&B Wagner, Inc. is seeking an experienced Press Department Team Leader to provide hands-on leadership in our manufacturing operation.

You will lead the press team, set daily priorities, train and develop staff, and ensure quality and safe operations on the shop floor. This role is hands-on and not desk-based; you will work with the team to resolve issues, manage equipment setup and operation, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.