Stamping Production Lead — Lean Ops (C-Shift)

Topre America Corporation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Topre America Corporation is seeking a C Shift Assistant Manager for Fri–Sun, 6:00–18:30. You will lead stamping operations, drive continuous improvement, manage staffing and production plans, and ensure safety and quality across shifts.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive stamping with supervisory experience, lean manufacturing knowledge, and strong communication skills to coordinate with all levels of staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Processes (Kaizen).
• Previous press stamping experience.
• Understanding of dies and tooling.
• Professional experience or education in basic computer fundamentals.
• Knowledge of multi-ton presses.
• Strong verbal, written and analytical skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and employees.

Responsibilities

• Work with team and support groups to decrease process scrap and changeover times.
• Decrease downtime and increase strokes per hour.
• Increase productivity and efficiencies.
• Follow and attain the production schedule.
• Determine staffing requirements to meet schedule needs.
• Manage human and material resources to meet production targets.
• Make decisions regarding equipment use, maintenance and modification.
• Create and implement standard operating procedures for production operations and ensure procedures are followed.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Determine and implement improvements to the production process.
• Track daily stamping performance and document benchmarking data to drive continuous improvement actions.
• Execute production plans and confirm accuracy of production operation.
• Prepare weekly production reports and facilitate communication of manufacturing achievements.
• Assist trouble-shooting in issues affecting daily production.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Press stamping

Dies & tooling

Basic computer fundamentals

Multi-ton presses

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal with management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Industry certificate

Job description

Topre America Corporation is seeking a C Shift Assistant Manager for Fri–Sun, 6:00–18:30. You will lead stamping operations, drive continuous improvement, manage staffing and production plans, and ensure safety and quality across shifts.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive stamping with supervisory experience, lean manufacturing knowledge, and strong communication skills to coordinate with all levels of staff.