Address: Ripon, WI 54971
Telephone: 901-207-8038
Email Address: smithassociates1725@gmail.com
Hours: Office Hours – 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm CST
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 may be
a need to flex hours as needed and occasional
overtime required on Fridays.
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Position Title: JDE ERP Techno-Functional Consultant
ATTENTION: ” $TOP PAY “(Interviewing Now)
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Location : Ripon, WI,
Salary : Competitive
Experience level: Mid Level (5-8 yrs exp.)
Experience required: 5 Years
Education level: Bachelor’s degree
Job function: Manufacturing
Industry: Consumer Goods
Total position: 1
Relocation assistance: Yes
Visa sponsorship eligibility: No
Overview
– 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 may be a need to flex hours as
needed and occasional overtime required on Fridays.
– Must be flexible with shift timing when needed.
– Ability to flex to all 5 shifts if/when needed- mainly working 1st shift.
Responsibilities:
Technical Oversight:
– Optimize the stamping production processes to ensure alignment
with company standards and customer requirements.
– Apply expertise in tools and die basics to troubleshoot issues and
implement effective solutions.
– Collaborate with engineering and design teams to enhance
existing dies.
Leadership & Development:
– 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.
Process Optimization:
– 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.
Preventative Maintenance:
– 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.
SMED Implementation:
– 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.
Operational Excellence:
– Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a safe
working environment.
– Implement best practices in manufacturing processes to enhance
efficiency and reduce waste.
Collaboration & Communication:
– 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.
Project Management:
– 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
Qualifications:
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
being able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
Knowledge/Experience/Education:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering,
or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a stamping or manufacturing
environment with a focus on leadership and process optimization.
3. Strong knowledge of tool and die principles and practices.
4. Proven experience in implementing process optimization initiatives, with
specific expertise in SMED.
5. Proven servant leadership skills with experience nurturing and developing
high-performance teams.
6. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
9. A minimum of one to three years of experience in a medium/high volume,
a fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred.
For consideration you must act now, send resume to
smithassociates1725@gmail.com. Sincerely,
Gerald Smith
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