Stamping Press Room Leader for New Programs & Improvement

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd.; Park Forest (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. seeks a Stamping Press Room Manager to direct all production activities in the press room, leading day-to-day operations and ensuring schedules, products, and deliveries meet customers' quality standards at minimum cost.

The role requires strong leadership in stamping/press operations, hands-on supervision, and a proven track record in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing within an ISO/IATF environment. On-site, with a focus on safety and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Must have 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.
• Effectively and professionally communicate.
• Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies and proven track record of implementation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision making ability.
• Ability to motivate a team environment, help drive results, and delegate authority to subordinate personnel.
• Track record of delivering strong continuous improvement results.
• Proven record of implementing and operating within data driven or metrics driven management systems.

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

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Communication

Data-driven Management

Decision Making

Team motivation

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. seeks a Stamping Press Room Manager to direct all production activities in the press room, leading day-to-day operations and ensuring schedules, products, and deliveries meet customers' quality standards at minimum cost.

The role requires strong leadership in stamping/press operations, hands-on supervision, and a proven track record in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing within an ISO/IATF environment. On-site, with a focus on safety and process optimization.