Stamping Operations Manager

Weiss-Aug – Elk Grove Village, IL; 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 TimeOff

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short Term Disability

Group Life and Accidental Insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug, a leader in precision manufacturing, seeks a Stamping Operations Manager at its Elk Grove Village, IL facility. You will oversee the entire stamping operation, provide leadership to staff, and coordinate with multiple departments to meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, cost reduction, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in high-volume stamping, strong supervisory skills, and a track record of process optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years hands-on experience in metal stamping manufacturing.
• BS degree in engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Strong supervision, leadership, and coaching skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-starter who works with little supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Team player; interact effectively with all departments.
• Windows-based PC skills (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• ISO/QS/TS knowledge preferred; ERP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct die, automation, and auxiliary equipment priorities; lead daily/weekly meetings.
• Collaborate with QA, Die Repair, Automation, Maintenance, and Warehouse to troubleshoot processes.
• Review and improve departmental documentation and train staff on new procedures.
• Review MO's; advise on variances and closures.
• Set goals for direct reports and develop staff skills.
• Coordinate with Planning and Customer Service for capacity planning and delivery.
• Monitor hours, labor, and purchasing requisitions for the department.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Windows/MS Office

ERP experience

ISO/QS/TS knowledge

Spanish (plus)

Education

BS degree in Engineering or related

Tools

MS Office

ERP software

Job description

Description

Join Weiss-Aug - A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that is shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us?

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Stamping Operations Manager to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for the entire Stamping operation through supervision, coordination, coaching/training and providing leadership to the assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and direct priorities for Die, automation, auxiliary equipment, machine maintenance and labor. Responsible for shift-to-shift communication to ensure all Customer requirements are met. Lead daily and/or weekly departmental meetings.
• Work with other departments (QA, Die Repair, Automation, Maintenance, Warehouse, etc.) to troubleshoot processes that do not meet specifications. Coach/train personnel on lessons learned from troubleshooting activities.
• Review all departmental documentation and make recommendations or create new for improvements. Coach/train personnel on all new or updated processes and procedures (ECO's, press packets, ISO/QS/TS, SPI's, Customer specifications, etc.).
• Review and approve all completed Manufacturing Orders (MO's) prior to closing. Make recommendations for positive and/or negative standard variances.
• Set and measure goals and objectives for all direct reports. Work to grow both professionally and personally all direct reports by enhancing their skill base so that they become more productive and valuable to the Company.
• Coordinate with Planning and Customer Service personnel to ensure all Customer requirements are met thru capacity planning & other tools.
• Monitor and control operation hours, labor hours and operating supplies including approval of departmental purchase requisitions.
• Able to diagnose and assist the team with setting, removing and adjusting a Die
• Participate as a member of the New Program Development/Quoting and APQP Teams.
• Assist with Development on departmental annual budget. Champion continuous improvement projects to reduce cost, improve throughput, etc.
• Participate in ISO/QS/TS internal and external audits.
• Stay current (magazines, trade shows, seminars, etc.) on new technology as it relates to the Company scope.
• Promote cleanliness and safety policies and procedures throughout the entire Company utilizing a 5S mentality.

Requirements

• A minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in a medium/high volume metal stamping manufacturing environment.
• BS degree in an Engineering related discipline or equivalent preferred.
• Must possess good supervision, leadership, and coaching/training skills.
• Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be driven self-starter that works with little supervision.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Must be a Team player and have the ability to interact effectively with all departments within the Company.
• Must have good Windows-based PC skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• ISO/QS/TS knowledge preferred.
• Spanish is a plus.
• ERP experience preferred.

This position is at our Elk Grove Village, IL location.

Pay Range

$100,000 - $130,000 per year

Other Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401 (k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Personal Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.