Stamping Group Lead

Vaco Recruiter Services; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stamping Group Lead at Vaco Recruiter Services oversees production in the stamping department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. You will supervise staff, monitor equipment, drive improvements, and support development through training and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include supervising teams, maintaining safety, reviewing schedules, coordinating maintenance, and optimizing staffing to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably within a stamping environment.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn manufacturing software systems.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and production documentation.
• Experience with Plex manufacturing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support stamping department team leads and production associates to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Monitor production schedules and verify products are manufactured according to quality standards and production requirements.
• Understand stamping press operations and coordinate with maintenance to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment issues.
• Assist with production planning by reviewing inventory levels and recommending adjustments to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Develop and implement cross-training and job rotation plans to enhance workforce flexibility and productivity.
• Optimize staffing and labor utilization to maximize operational efficiency.
• Investigate production and efficiency concerns and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives to meet departmental objectives.
• Monitor departmental performance related to quality, productivity, housekeeping, and safety standards.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and problem-solving support to team members and team leads.
• Maintain regular attendance and flexibility to work rotating shifts as required.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support operational objectives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing operations

stamping process knowledge

Safety culture

Cross-training

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Tools

Plex manufacturing software

Production planning software

Job description

The Stamping Group Lead is responsible for supervising production and team members while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations within the stamping department. This role oversees daily production activities, monitors equipment performance, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and supports employee development through training and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support stamping department team leads and production associates to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Monitor production schedules and verify products are manufactured according to quality standards and production requirements.
• Understand stamping press operations and coordinate with maintenance to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment issues.
• Assist with production planning by reviewing inventory levels and recommending adjustments to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Develop and implement cross-training and job rotation plans to enhance workforce flexibility and productivity.
• Optimize staffing and labor utilization to maximize operational efficiency.
• Investigate production and efficiency concerns and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives to meet departmental objectives.
• Monitor departmental performance related to quality, productivity, housekeeping, and safety standards.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and problem-solving support to team members and team leads.
• Maintain regular attendance and flexibility to work rotating shifts as required.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably within a stamping environment.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn manufacturing software systems.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and production documentation.
• Experience with Plex manufacturing software is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of stamping production experience.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading continuous improvement, productivity, and employee development initiatives.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts and overtime to support operational needs.