Celebrating over 35 years in the metal forming industry, Agritek Industries, Inc. remains a company where our employees truly feel like a family. Our company prides itself on a wealth of capabilities, encompassing stamping, machining, CNC, assembly, custom fabrication, production welding, and more.

Position Summary

The Press Room Manager leads a department of 20-25 employees and oversees all functions needed to meet customer demand and drive continuous improvement for the Press Department.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be skilled in high volume, fast paced production
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the stamping/metal forming industry
• Have a passion for sharing his/her knowledge
• Be trained in the tool and die field
• Be strong in their organizational, leadership and communication skills

Management Team Leadership

• Support the definition, refinement, and integration of Agritek’s purpose, vision, and mission
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and development of processes and procedures
• Collaborate with leadership to solve issues and make informed decisions
• Participate in weekly production meetings and year-end leadership planning

 Press Room Operations

• Maintain a strong daily presence on the shop floor, providing real-time support, auditing to standards, and on-the-job training
• Plan and schedule production jobs and direct daily labor allocations to maximize productivity and effective use of work hours
• Ensure all production parts meet print and quality standards by following Agritek’s QMS
• Monitor and improve employee efficiency and productivity
• Ensure Press Room preventive maintenance is properly completed and documented
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence within the department
• Maintain strong working knowledge of stamping techniques, technology and safety requirements

People Management

• Orient, train, coach, and develop press room employees in alignment with Agritek’s core values
• Promote safe work practices, productivity goals and ISO 9001 compliance
• Audit employee work for accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation
• Encourage employee growth, engagement, innovation, and job satisfaction
• Maintain open, transparent, and effective communication and encourage employee engagement and innovation
• Provide support and on-call availability across all production shifts
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews and address performance issues promptly

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and internal documentation requirements
• Review inspection logs daily and respond to issues, changes, NCRs, or customer complaints
• Ensure all operational training is completed, documented, and maintained

Continuous Improvement & Hands-On Support

• Identify departmental risks and opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform stamping operations, setups, and troubleshooting as needed
• Develop innovative solutions that improve efficiency, quality, time, and cost

Qualifications: 

• 5-10 years minimum experience in the stamping industry
• 2-4 years formal training in the tool and die field
• Experience with production schedules and labor allocation
• Strong documented organizational, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle physical requirements and stress associated with the role
• Proven engineering & mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work well with all levels of Agritek personnel
• Demonstrated integrity and moral character

This an hourly position with earning/package potential starting at $120,000/yr.

 At Agritek we strive for T.H.I.S. (talent, hard work, integrity, and service) in the way we treat our employees, customers, and suppliers in the achievement of a Christian values work environment.

Agritek Industries offers a wide array of competitive benefits including:

• Medical insurance for the employee at no cost (payroll deduction for family coverage)
• Generous company contribution to the Health Savings account
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k) matching
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Life insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Quarterly Bonus

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