Stamping Press Room Leader: Drive Quality & Lean

True North Consultants, Inc.; Park Forest (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Illinois seeks a Stamping Press Room Manager to lead the press room operations, align production schedules with customer quality standards, and drive cost-efficient manufacturing.

You will supervise supervisors and stamping crew, ensure safety and continuous improvement, and coordinate with quality, materials, and accounting to maintain timely delivery. The role requires hands-on leadership and strong problem-solving to implement Lean and ISO/IATF practices in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of stamping/press room leadership experience.
• New Program Launch experience required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Manufacturing experience including several years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with IATF / ISO requirements.
• Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies and proven track record of implementation.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises Production Supervisors, Shift Superintendent and all stamping operations team members 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

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Decision making

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Team motivation

Delegation

Data-driven management

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. in Illinois seeks a Stamping Press Room Manager to lead the press room operations, align production schedules with customer quality standards, and drive cost-efficient manufacturing.

You will supervise supervisors and stamping crew, ensure safety and continuous improvement, and coordinate with quality, materials, and accounting to maintain timely delivery. The role requires hands-on leadership and strong problem-solving to implement Lean and ISO/IATF practices in a