Press Production Supervisor

Experience Level: Mid Level (5–8 Years)
Experience Required: 5 Years
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Function: Manufacturing
Industry: Consumer Goods
Total Positions: 1
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: No

About the Role

Community Talent Partners is conducting a search on behalf of a client for aPress Production Supervisor to lead and support a high-performance production team in afast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This leadership position emphasizessafety, servant leadership, and continuous improvement to build a motivated, engaged, and results-driven workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Safety First Mindset

• Champion a proactive safety culture and enforce all safety policies.

• Conduct safety audits, lead root-cause investigations, and promptly address unsafe conditions.

• Ensure all team members receive current safety training and use proper PPE.

Servant Leadership

• Model servant leadership by coaching, empowering, and developing team members.

• Support operators and technicians through problem-solving and recognition.

• Promote a respectful, inclusive culture that values every voice.

People Development

• Train, mentor, and cross-train employees to build a versatile team.

• Oversee attendance, conduct, and policy adherence with consistency.

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations and union discussions.

Production Oversight

• Supervise all stamping press department operations, ensuring production, quality, and delivery goals are met.

• Monitor workflows, optimize manpower, and minimize downtime.

• Quickly adapt to shifting priorities and maintain smooth production flow.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead or participate in improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Lean).

• Analyze downtime, scrap, and bottlenecks; implement corrective actions with cross-functional partners.

• Encourage and implement team-driven ideas that enhance efficiency and throughput.

Reporting & Communication

• Maintain accurate production, quality, and safety documentation.

• Report key performance indicators (KPIs) and collaborate with other departments to resolve issues swiftly.

Qualifications

Knowledge / Experience / Education

• Bachelor’s Degree inBusiness, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations (preferred).

• Proven ability to lead with aservant leadership mindset.

• Minimum of1–3 years of experience in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments.

• Priorsupervisory experience, preferably instamping press operations.

• Working knowledge ofLean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.

• Professional, internship, or co-op experience may count toward required experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, bend, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

• Manual dexterity and mobility consistent with a manufacturing environment.

Must-Have Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations (preferred).

• Proven servant leadership approach to team management.

• 1–3 years of experience in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Supervisory experience in stamping press operations.

• Familiarity with Lean and continuous improvement principles.

About Community Talent Partners

Community Talent Partners is anational executive search and workforce solutions firm that helps organizations connectpeople, performance, and purpose. We specialize in recruiting top-tierengineering, technology, and professional talent for high-impact roles across industries.

If you meet all eligibility requirements and have a proven track record of delivering successful results, we encourage you toapply today!