Stamping Press Operations Leader

Calqulate; Park Forest (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate seeks a Stamping Press Room Manager to lead the press room operations, align production with schedules and quality standards, and optimize cost efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, process discipline, and continuous improvement across the stamping team.

The manager will oversee supervisors, manage production plans, and drive lean initiatives while collaborating with support functions to meet customer deadlines and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of stamping/press room leadership experience.
• New Program Launch experience required.
• Manufacturing experience including several years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with IATF / ISO requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing with proven results.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises Production Supervisors, Shift Superintendent and stamping operations team to ensure timely completion of production and delivery schedules.
• Responsible for objectives to meet production, quality and plant safety standards.
• Monitors processes to ensure timetables are met.
• Coordinates with support personnel to ensure materials, quality, accounting, and personnel needs are met to avoid interruptions.
• Responsible for meeting established goals.
• Evaluates production requirements and determines schedules.
• Identifies, implements and verifies continuous improvement opportunities.
• Follows work-in-process to ensure progress and efficiency.
• Maintains safety procedures and a safe working environment.
• Ensures compliance with quality control standards and relevant regulations.
• Establishes individual objectives through analysis of job functions and performance.

Skills

Stamping leadership

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven management

IATF/ISO experience

Job description

Calqulate seeks a Stamping Press Room Manager to lead the press room operations, align production with schedules and quality standards, and optimize cost efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, process discipline, and continuous improvement across the stamping team.

The manager will oversee supervisors, manage production plans, and drive lean initiatives while collaborating with support functions to meet customer deadlines and quality requirements.