Pressroom Supervisor Metal Stamping in Ripon, Wisconsin at Alliance Laundry System LLC

Alliance Laundry System LLC
Pressroom Supervisor Metal Stamping

US-WI-Ripon

Job ID: 2026-13826
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing/Operations
Alliance Laundry Systems

Overview

As a 1st Shift Pressroom Supervisor- Metal Stamping in Ripon, WI, you’ll supervise a stamping crew, keeping presses running safely and efficiently. You’ll combine hands-on tool and die expertise with servant leadership to develop a high-performing team, and help drive continuous improvement through SMED and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Technical Oversight & SMED

• Drive the SMED implementation across our facility, reducing die changeover times by streamlining and standardizing the process.
• Train and support shop floor personnel in SMED best practices so they’re applied consistently.
• Evaluate and adjust your approach using metrics and feedback to keep improving changeover efficiency.
• Apply tool and die expertise to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
• Optimize stamping processes to meet company standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Design to enhance existing dies.

Preventive Maintenance

• Partner with Maintenance to evolve, implement, and oversee a preventive maintenance program for all stamping equipment and tooling.
• Document and track all maintenance activity to prevent unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Work with Maintenance on training and adherence to the maintenance schedule.

Process Improvement, Projects & Safety

• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste, inventory, and work in process (WIP).
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to drive data-informed decisions.
• Lead projects from conception to implementation, building project plans, allocating resources, and meeting timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, promote a safe work environment, and apply best practices across manufacturing processes.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Practice servant leadership: empower, guide, and mentor your team, and lead by example.
• Hold regular team meetings and one-on-ones to give feedback, set goals, and encourage growth.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations and work with Union Stewards on contract and discipline issues.
• Coordinate with Safety, Quality, Tool Room, Maintenance, and technical staff, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Facilitate problem-solving and team decision-making.
• Set annual goals that support operating metrics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (or related), or equivalent experience
• 5 years' experience in a stamping or manufacturing environment with a focus on leadership
• Tool and die knowledge
• SMED or die changeover reduction experience
• Lean and continuous improvement experience
• Project management, problem-solving and prioritization skills
• Working knowledge of lockout/tagout and machine guarding

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Flexibility to adjust hours and support other shifts and days as needed
• Occasional Friday overtime

Physical Requirements and Environment

Standing for long periods, stooping, bending, manual dexterity, and lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted.