Press Assistant Manager

The Press Production Assistant Manager will oversee safety, development, and supervision of Supervisors and employees in the press department, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, cost, and productivity goals. Key duties include enforcing plant safety rules, leading teams toward World Class Manufacturing benchmarks, coordinating with maintenance for equipment reliability, managing budgets and forecasts, driving Lean initiatives, and ensuring on-time delivery. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and a Bachelor’s Degree in Production/Operations Management or related field (or equivalent experience). Candidates should have leadership capabilities, experience with Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MES systems. The role requires the ability to lead, coordinate, and train staff, with physical capability to operate in a manufacturing environment and willingness to work across multiple sites. The posting notes an emphasis on safety, quality, cost reduction, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning planning, scheduling, and meeting customer requirements. Location for this posting is Birmingham, Alabama (US) on-site.