What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Production Supervisor position at BlackStar?
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Press Production Supervisor to lead our 1st shift production team in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role is critical in maintaining a safety-first culture, driving continuous improvement, and developing a highly engaged workforce. The ideal candidate will excel at servant leadership, empowering team members, and delivering exceptional production results.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety Leadership:
- Champion a safety-first culture, enforce safety policies, and conduct audits.
- Lead root-cause investigations for incidents or near-misses and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure all team members are trained in safety protocols and properly use PPE.
Team Development & Servant Leadership:
- Coach, mentor, and empower operators and technicians to reach their full potential.
- Foster a respectful, inclusive environment where every team member's input is valued.
- Oversee attendance, performance, and enforce company policies consistently.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations and interface with union stewards as needed.
Production Oversight:
- Supervise all stamping press operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and on-time delivery are consistently met.
- Monitor workflow, assign tasks efficiently, and optimize manpower and machine utilization.
- Troubleshoot production issues promptly to maintain continuous operations in a high-volume environment.
Continuous Improvement:
- Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, and process enhancements.
- Analyze downtime, scrap, and bottlenecks to implement effective countermeasures.
- Encourage team-driven ideas for process improvements, efficiency, and throughput.
Reporting & Communication:
- Maintain accurate production, quality, and safety records; report KPIs to management.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to quickly resolve operational issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations preferred.
- Proven ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset.
- 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably stamping press operations.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and people management skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stoop, bend, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Why Join Us:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled production team, influence operational excellence, and make a tangible impact in a growing manufacturing environment.