Stamping Operations Leader — Drive High-Volume Precision

Weiss-Aug Co.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Holiday, Vacation and Personal Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short Term Disability

Group Life and Accidental Insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug Co. in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a seasoned Stamp ing Operations Manager to oversee the full stamping operation, lead a skilled team, and coordinate with QA, Engineering, and maintenance to deliver high-quality parts for medical, aerospace and auto sectors.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement and cross-functional teamwork. The successful candidate will supervise staff, drive cost reduction and throughput, and ensure compliance with ISO/QS/TS standards while

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years hands-on experience in medium/high-volume metal stamping manufacturing.
• Strong supervision, leadership, and coaching/training abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision and good written/verbal communication.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and interact with all departments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor die, automation, and equipment priorities; lead department meetings.
• Collaborate with QA, Die Repair, Automation, Maintenance, and Warehouse to meet specs.
• Review and improve manufacturing documents and procedures (ECOs, ISO/QS/TS, SPI, etc.).
• Approve manufacturing orders and manage variances.
• Set goals for direct reports and develop staff skills.
• Coordinate with Planning and Customer Service to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor hours and resources; approve departmental requisitions.
• Contribute to budget development and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in ISO/QS/TS audits and stay current with new technology.
• Promote safety and 5S policies throughout the company.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Analytical problem-solving

Multitasking & prioritization

Communication skills

Cross-department collaboration

Windows/Office skills

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Weiss-Aug Co. in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a seasoned Stamp ing Operations Manager to oversee the full stamping operation, lead a skilled team, and coordinate with QA, Engineering, and maintenance to deliver high-quality parts for medical, aerospace and auto sectors.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement and cross-functional teamwork. The successful candidate will supervise staff, drive cost reduction and throughput, and ensure compliance with ISO/QS/TS standards while