Press Department Lead - Hands-On Production & Coaching

R&B Wagner, Inc.; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagner is seeking an experienced Press Department Team Leader to provide hands-on leadership in our manufacturing operation. This role codifies daily production priorities, trains staff, troubleshoots issues, and operates equipment as needed.

The ideal candidate brings manufacturing experience, technical ability and leadership, with proficiency reading blueprints, using measuring tools, and applying 5S and safety practices in a team setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience leading, training, or directing others in a production setting.
• Experience setting up and operating manufacturing equipment.
• 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

Manufacturing experience

Blueprint reading

Measurements

Problem solving

Communication

Basic computer skills

Team supervision

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wagner is seeking an experienced Press Department Team Leader to provide hands-on leadership in our manufacturing operation. This role codifies daily production priorities, trains staff, troubleshoots issues, and operates equipment as needed.

The ideal candidate brings manufacturing experience, technical ability and leadership, with proficiency reading blueprints, using measuring tools, and applying 5S and safety practices in a team setting.