Stamping Press Room Manager

Location: Park Forest, IL | Schedule: Full-time, on-site Overview An established manufacturer is seeking a Stamping Press Room Manager to lead all production activities within its press room operations. This role is responsible for directing day-to-day press room activities and ensuring that production schedules, products, and deliveries meet customer quality standards at minimum cost. What you'll do Direct and supervise Production Supervisors, Shift Superintendents, and all stamping operations team members to ensure correct, accurate, and timely completion of production and delivery schedules Establish and meet objectives for production, quality, and plant safety standards Continuously monitor processes to ensure objectives and timetables are met Collaborate with support personnel to ensure materials, quality, accounting, and personnel needs are met to avoid production interruptions Evaluate production requirements and determine production schedules Identify, implement, and verify continuous improvement opportunities Monitor work-in-process to ensure work proceeds satisfactorily Develop, institute, and maintain efficient and safe work practices and facilities Stay current on safety requirements and new developments to maintain an injury-free, highly efficient plant operation Improve the abilities, skills, and knowledge of production personnel through appropriate instruction and training Ensure strict compliance with all quality control standards Establish individual objectives jointly with team members through analysis of their job functions Understand and participate in HSE&E practices applicable to the role Report accidents, occupational illnesses, and HSE&E emergencies Ensure compliance with all safety procedures in assigned production areas Follow and enforce compliance with company safety rules and regulations Required qualifications 5+ years of recent stamping/press room leadership experience New Program Launch experience required Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively Manufacturing experience including several years of supervisory experience Experience with IATF / ISO requirements Effective and professional communication skills Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies with a proven track record of implementation Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability Ability to motivate a team environment, drive results, and delegate authority to subordinate personnel Track record of delivering strong continuous improvement results Proven record of implementing and operating within data-driven or metrics-driven management systems Why this role This is an opportunity to lead press room operations for an established manufacturer, directly shaping production quality, safety, and continuous improvement outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Software Placement Group, SPG