Press Room Manager

summary:

We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Press Room Manager to lead daily production operations at our automotive manufacturing facility. In this role, you will manage day-to-day press room activities and may also oversee related functions such as engineering, maintenance, and quality in a medium sized plant. The Press Room Manager will bring a strong focus on operational excellence, driving best-in-class practices to boost productivity, enhance efficiencies, and ensure high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to all plant operations/production departments to include production, quality, cost and safety.
• Assist in the development of budgets, analyze variances, and coordinate yield tests.
• Monitor operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve operation or processing issues.
• Prepare recommendations as needed for continuous improvements in production processes, method, and equipment.
• Assist in establishing production goals and budgets; monitor production and costs to ensure that efficient and cost effective methods are utilized.
• May be involved in developing or implementing production tracking or quality control systems, analyze production, quality, preventative maintenance, or other operational functions to detect production issues.
• As directed will evaluate and resolve personnel issues as needed; assist in the training, counseling, and evaluation of employees.
• Ensure all safety standards are observed and maintained at all times. Responsible for overseeing press room and tool & die operations across all three shifts.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, with a strong background in steel stamping (automotive preferred).
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to guide and support teams in tool maintenance and repair.
• Familiarity with transfer dies and tooling systems.
• Willingness and availability to be on call as needed.
• Union experience is a plus.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Battle Creek Seating Component