Stamping Press Room Leader — CI, Safety & Launch

Key People; Park Forest (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People seeks an experienced Stamping Press Room Manager to lead the press room operations, align production schedules with quality standards, and drive cost-efficient manufacturing.

The role requires advancing continuous improvement, supervising multiple production teams, and ensuring safety and compliance with IATF/ISO requirements. Strong leadership and communication are essential for delivering on-time customer commitments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of stamping/press room leadership experience.
• Experience with New Program Launches.
• Manufacturing experience including supervisory roles.
• Familiarity with IATF/ISO requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises Production Supervisors, Shift Superintendent and stamping operations team members to meet production and delivery schedules.
• Meet production, quality and plant safety standards.
• Monitor processes to ensure objectives and timetables are met.
• Coordinate with materials, quality, accounting and personnel to avoid production interruptions.
• Establish and meet production goals and schedules.
• Identify, implement and verify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with quality control standards and safety regulations.
• Lead training and development of production personnel.
• Maintain safe and efficient work practices and stay current with safety requirements.
• Participate in HSE&E practices and report accidents or emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

CI (Continuous Improvement)

Communication

Team motivation

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven management

Job description

Key People seeks an experienced Stamping Press Room Manager to lead the press room operations, align production schedules with quality standards, and drive cost-efficient manufacturing.

The role requires advancing continuous improvement, supervising multiple production teams, and ensuring safety and compliance with IATF/ISO requirements. Strong leadership and communication are essential for delivering on-time customer commitments.