The Role
Supervise stamping production operations, optimizing processes, tooling, die changeovers, maintenance, safety, and productivity. Lead SMED and lean manufacturing initiatives, monitor production metrics, reduce waste and downtime, and coordinate with engineering, quality, maintenance, safety, and tool-room teams. Mentor employees, manage employee relations and union interactions, establish operational goals, and lead cross-functional projects from planning through implementation.
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OverviewTechnical Oversight: Leadership & Development: Process Optimization: Preventative Maintenance: SMED Implementation: Operational Excellence: Collaboration & Communication: Project Management: Qualifications
As a Press Tech Group Leader, you will be essential in ensuring efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement of our stamping operations.
- This position will be based in Ripon WI. on 1st Shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00am to 3:00pm. There maybe a need to flex hours as needed and occasional overtime required on Fridays.
- Optimize the stamping production processes to ensure alignment with company standards and customer requirements.
- Apply expertise in tool and die basics to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to enhance existing dies.
- Foster a culture of servant leadership by empowering, guiding, and mentoring team members.
- Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism and commitment to excellence in every task.
- Conduct regular team meetings and one-on-one sessions to provide feedback, set goals, and encourage professional growth.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles, with a specific focus on SMED, to achieve quicker and more efficient die changeovers.
- Monitor and analyze production metrics to drive data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all stamping equipment and tooling.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are documented and tracked to prevent unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to facilitate training and ensure adherence to the established maintenance schedule.
- Lead efforts to reduce die changeover times, applying SMED techniques to streamline and standardize the process.
- Train and support shop floor personnel in SMED best practices to ensure consistent and successful application.
- Evaluate and adjust approaches based on metrics and feedback to continuously improve changeover efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a safe working environment.
- Implement best practices in manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including safety, quality and tool room and maintenance to streamline operations.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and achieve operational goals.
- Facilitate problem-solving and team decision-making to address challenges and seize opportunities.
- Interface with technical staff to ensure proper support
- Establish annual goals and objectives that support the attainment of operating metrics
- Work to continuously improve processes and reduce inventories and work in progress
- Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues
- Interface with Union Stewards in contract and discipline issues
- Other duties as assigned
- Lead projects from conception through to implementation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
- Develop project plans, allocate resources, and coordinate tasks across teams
Knowledge/Experience/Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a stamping or manufacturing environment with a focus on leadership and process optimization.
- Strong knowledge of tool and die principles and practices.
- Proven experience in implementing process optimization initiatives, with specific expertise in SMED.
- Proven servant leadership skills with experience nurturing and developing high-performance teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A minimum of one to three years of experience in a medium/high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Must be self-driven and ambitious with proven leadership capabilities, including providing coaching, mentoring and supervision within a team environment.
- Must have availability and flexibility to work a schedule that supports Team Members across multiple shifts / days of the week (including weekends).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel).
- Strong problem-solving skills, including encouraging others on your team to think proactively and create solutions.
Physical Requirements:
- Stooping, bending, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity and able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
- At least 5 years of experience in a stamping or manufacturing environment, focused on leadership and process optimization.
- Strong knowledge of tool and die principles and practices.
- Experience implementing process optimization initiatives, specifically SMED.
- Servant leadership experience developing high-performance teams.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
- Availability and flexibility to support team members across multiple shifts and days, including weekends.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- One to three years of experience in a medium- or high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stoop, bend, stand for extended periods, perform manual dexterity tasks, and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
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The Company
What We Do
Alliance Laundry Systems is a global commercial laundry-equipment company founded in Ripon, Wisconsin, in 1908. Through brands including Speed Queen, UniMac, Huebsch, Primus, and IPSO, it provides commercial washing machines, dryers, ironers, and support services to customers worldwide. Its mission is to make laundry easier while advancing cleaner, more sustainable solutions for laundromats, hospitality, healthcare, and other professional facilities across global markets.
