Stamping Production Supervisor - 1st Shift | Lean & SMED

Purple Cow Recruiting; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is seeking a Press Tech Production Supervisor - 1st Shift for an onsite facility in Ripon, Wisconsin. This leadership role focuses on stamping operations, SMED-driven changeovers, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tool and die, lean manufacturing, and project management, with experience guiding cross-functional groups and maintaining equipment to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field or equivalent relevant experience is REQUIRED.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in stamping/manufacturing with leadership and process optimization responsibilities is REQUIRED.
• Strong knowledge of tool and die principles and practices is REQUIRED.
• Demonstrated experience implementing SMED and manufacturing process optimization initiatives is REQUIRED.
• Proven leadership developing and leading high-performance teams is REQUIRED.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills are REQUIRED.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively is REQUIRED.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are REQUIRED.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel is REQUIRED.
• Availability and flexibility to support multiple shifts, including weekends, as needed is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Optimize stamping production processes to meet standards and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues with tool and die knowledge and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and design to improve dies.
• Monitor production metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a high-performance manufacturing team.
• Coach, mentor and supervise on the shop floor and in team meetings.
• Lead SMED initiatives to reduce changeover times and waste.
• Oversee preventative maintenance for stamping equipment and tooling.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Tool Room and Maintenance.
• Manage projects from conception through execution, ensuring timelines and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Tool & Die

SMED

Preventive Maintenance

Lean Manufacturing

Employee Development

Cross-functional Collaboration

Project Management

Data Analysis

MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Word)

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related

Job description

Heartline Staffing is seeking a Press Tech Production Supervisor - 1st Shift for an onsite facility in Ripon, Wisconsin. This leadership role focuses on stamping operations, SMED-driven changeovers, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tool and die, lean manufacturing, and project management, with experience guiding cross-functional groups and maintaining equipment to minimize downtime.