Production Manager
Amity Die & Stamping LLC
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will directly oversee a 21-person team across production, quality, and logistics, ensuring safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate blends deep technical expertise in mechanical punch presses with exceptional people skills to foster a collaborative, high-performing shop floor. We offer a competitive salary, 401K w/ match, health & dental insurance & performance-based bonuses.
Amity Die and Stamping, located in Lake Forest IL, founded in 1943, is a family-held, precision metal fabrication and stamping manufacturer that has built its business on quality products that exceed customer expectations. The company prides itself on innovative metal solutions using equipment and technologies to help our customers achieve their product requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
- Directly manage a 21-member team: 15 press room operators, 3 QA technicians, 2 shipping clerks, and 1 receiving clerk.
- Hire and train all production-related personnel to build a skilled, versatile workforce.
- Enforce company rules and safety protocols to maintain a zero-injury environment.
- Lead with strong interpersonal skills, maintaining a visible, accessible presence on the shop floor.
Operations & Scheduling
- Schedule and monitor daily production activities to meet delivery performance targets.
- Oversee preventive maintenance schedules for all production machinery to minimize downtime.
- Conduct monthly work-in-progress (WIP) inventory counts with high accuracy.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Drive company initiatives focused on continuous improvement, cost reductions, and efficiency gains.
- Lead corrective actions for production-related issues to resolve root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Troubleshoot complex punch press and process problems alongside the team.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in the setup and operation of mechanical punch presses.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Wintress or Link Press Controls.
- Die Protection: Proven expertise in the setup, programming, and use of die protection devices.
- Problem Solving: Strong technical troubleshooting skills for both machinery and manufacturing processes.
Leadership: Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Location:
13870 West Polo Trail Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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