Stamping Press Room Leader: Lean, CI & Safety

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

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking an experienced Stamping Press Room Manager to lead all press room production activities, drive schedules, quality, and cost targets. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on supervision, and a proven track record in achieving continuous improvement within a stamping environment.

The manager will oversee Supervisors, ensure safety standards, and partner with support functions to maintain uninterrupted production and on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of stamping/press room leadership experience.
• New Program Launch experience required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Manufacturing experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Experience with IATF/ISO requirements.
• Effective and professional communication.
• Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing.
• Proven ability to motivate a team and drive results.
• Experience with data-driven or metrics-driven management systems.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises Production Supervisors, Shift Superintendent and stamping operations team to ensure timely completion of production and delivery schedules.
• Responsible for meeting production, quality and plant safety standards.
• Monitors processes to ensure objectives and timetables are met.
• Collaborates with support teams to secure materials, quality, accounting and personnel needs to avoid production interruptions.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensures adherence to quality control standards and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

HSE & E compliance

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking an experienced Stamping Press Room Manager to lead all press room production activities, drive schedules, quality, and cost targets. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on supervision, and a proven track record in achieving continuous improvement within a stamping environment.

The manager will oversee Supervisors, ensure safety standards, and partner with support functions to maintain uninterrupted production and on-time deliveries.