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

Summary :

– 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.

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.

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:

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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