Stamping Press Room Lead: CI & Lean Expert

CareerNerds, LLC; Park Forest (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Stamping Press Room Manager to lead all press room production, ensure schedules, quality, and delivery meet customer standards while controlling costs.

You will direct supervisors and stamping teams, drive continuous improvement, enforce safety, and collaborate with support functions to prevent production interruptions.

This role requires 5+ years in stamping leadership, New Program Launch experience, and strong lean manufacturing expertise.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of stamping/press room leadership experience.
• New Program Launch experience required.
• Experience with IATF / ISO requirements.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement track record.
• Proven ability to motivate a team and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises Production Supervisors, Shift Superintendent and stamping team to ensure correct, accurate and timely completion of production and delivery schedules.
• Responsible for the objectives necessary to meet production, quality and plant safety standards.
• Constantly monitors processes to assure the objectives are met and timetables are kept.
• Works with support personnel to assure that materials, quality, accounting, and personnel needs will be met in order to avoid interruption of production.
• Responsible for meeting established goals.
• Evaluates production requirements and determines production schedules.
• Responsible for identification, implementation and verification of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Follows work-in-process to assure work is proceeding satisfactorily.
• Studies, institutes and maintains efficient and safe work practice procedures and facilities.
• Keeps abreast of safety requirements and new developments in order to maintain an injury free, highly efficient plant operation.
• Improves the abilities, skills and knowledge of production personnel through appropriate instruction and training.
• Assures strict compliance with all quality control standards by maintaining a current and complete acquaintance with quality.
• Jointly establishes individual objectives through analysis of, and familiarity with, each individual’s job functions.
• Understanding and participating in HSE&E practices, which are applicable to their job function.
• Reporting accidents, occupational illnesses, and HSE&E emergencies.
• Ensures compliance with all safety procedures and ensures safe working procedures in assigned production areas.
• Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Standards

Safety Compliance

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

5+ years stamping/press room leadership experience

New Program Launch experience

ISO/IATF experience

Lean/Continuous Improvement knowledge

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Stamping Press Room Manager to lead all press room production, ensure schedules, quality, and delivery meet customer standards while controlling costs.

You will direct supervisors and stamping teams, drive continuous improvement, enforce safety, and collaborate with support functions to prevent production interruptions.

This role requires 5+ years in stamping leadership, New Program Launch experience, and strong lean manufacturing expertise.