Help ignite a new future. Become part of a dynamic team that for nearly 50 years has been delivering on its brand promise of providing for innovative and creative solutions in metal stamping.
We are a metal stamping manufacturer in northern Macomb County. Team members are part of a family environment that is committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations. Visitors to our facility comment on its bright and clean atmosphere. Employees enjoy a culture of growth and a rich benefits package.
We serve a diverse customer base including automotive and consumer products. We are a full-service metal stamper taking customers from design to the completed part. Our in-house tool room builds tools from simple to sophisticated. Our production expertise ranges from critical tolerance engineered components to a standard fitting line.
Position Summary:
As a valued member of our Leadership Team, our Press Room Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operations of our press department while maintaining established cycles and scrap percentages. The Press Room Supervisor enjoys an engaging balance between supervising, performing set-ups and processing functions, and working as a member of our Leadership Team to implement corporate strategy.
Position supervises 15-25 staff members over two different shifts and 18 presses. Pay structure includes a performance based bonus.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Plan, organize and delegate work assignments to meet production requirements.
- Hire, train, develop, oversee, review and discipline production personnel.
- Oversee the maintenance of established cycles and scrap percentages.
- Supervise and assure proper mold set-up and subsequent operations.
- Complete pressroom paperwork and related tasks.
- Work as a member of the Leadership Team to implement corporate strategy
- Recommend and implement processes to improve the quality of components, to increase efficiencies and to minimize scrap.
- Aid production personnel in setting up molds, hoppers, and auxiliary equipment and in cycling in machines.
- Aid production personnel in general material handling requirements (i.e. filling and cleaning hoppers, emptying grinders, labeling and returning materials, etc.).
Physical Job Requirements:
- Ability to spend 90% of the work day walking or standing.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. alone.
- Essential job duties require reaching, bending and grasping.
- Able to read blue prints, calipers, micrometers, machine shop gages and indicators.
Qualifications:
- Must have experience with progressive and transfer die setting and press operation - 400-1500 ton.
- Must understand machine process control and metal stamping technology.
- Must have knowledge of metrology.
- Basic computer skills.
- 5 or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
Leadership Competencies:
The Press Room Supervisor is expected to demonstrate the following leadership competencies:
Leads by Example Maintains a calm and inviting demeanor even when under pressure; possesses a cool and confident personality without the ego; stays on task; demands excellence; assumes the highest ethical standards; is punctual; has good attendance; demonstrates strong time management skills.
Develops Others Accurately assesses strengths and development needs of others; helps others improve through sharing candid, timely and constructive feedback; provides accurate and actionable developmental guidance and coaching.
Shows Initiative Proactive and quick to take the lead in addressing critical issues; works with a sense of urgency to complete important tasks and solve problems: encourages others to drive issues to closure quickly and efficiently.
Analyzes Information Accurately identifies, gathers and evaluates a wide range of relevant information and data when understanding problems and generating solutions; effectively deals with complex, ambiguous, and partial information.
Engages Others Inspires others to pursue challenging goals; builds commitment to the organization; leverages unique motivations and interests in others by connecting them with broader goals and strategies.
Acts with Courage Takes well-reasoned risks to address important issues; demonstrates candor in expressing thoughts and ideas; deals with difficult situations directly and openly despite personal discomfort.
Is a Great Communicator Is an excellent listener and has an ability to write and present sensitive or complex information effectively.
