Job Summary:

The Press Manager will ensure that Press lines meet production, safety, quality goals according to Gestamp Automotive standards. This position will support production and maintenance to minimize downtime and seek continuous improvement activities to improve operations of the Press Department. The Press Manager will manager and provide leadership to six Press Supervisors for a Tier 1 Automotive supplier.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the development of work instructions, training on processes, and supervises daily operations.
• Monitors and reports daily production activities with regards to SPC.
• Identifies, develops, and implements strategies to attain production targets with respect to SQDCM.
• Leads daily production meetings to communicate production goals and provide feedback on overall team performance.
• Evaluates employee areas of improvement and implements strategies relating to employee development.
• Provides overall employee/team development strategies through training, coaching, counseling, and performance measurement.
• Responsible for the engineering functions of the press dept.
• Responsible for the health and safety of the team members in Press department
• Know and enforce health, safety, and environmental rules.
• Seek to reduce safety risks with support of the safety team.
• Know and apply the health, safety and environmental procedure in your area.
• Ensure the safety systems and devices are in place and working properly.
• Investigate and report accidents and incidents in your area.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed by the business.

Requirements:

• BS in Operations Management, or other similar type of business curriculum. -or- 8 plus years’ experience in automotive transfer/prog press metal stamping.
• Experience in supervising other employees.
• Exceptional computer skills, particular with Excel and Production and Inventory Control Systems
• Familiarization with MRP and scheduling concepts preferably SAP
• We offer competitive compensation based on experience.

Physical & Mental Requirments of the Position:

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk, and hear.
• Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand.
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Gestamp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Please submit your resume and portfolio showcasing your relevant work.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Union, SC 29379: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person