Supervisor Forming Department

Forming / Press Brake Supervisor

The Forming / Press Brake Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all press brake and forming operations within a precision sheet metal manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production while driving continuous improvement, meeting customer specifications, and supporting on-time delivery goals.

Production Leadership:

• Supervise daily operations of press brake and forming departments across assigned shift(s)
• Assign work, monitor workflow, and adjust priorities to meet production schedules
• Ensure adherence to production targets, throughput goals, and on-time delivery requirements
• Coordinate with production planning, engineering, and other departments to resolve scheduling or capacity issues

Team Management:

• Lead, coach, and develop press brake operators and forming personnel
• Conduct training on equipment, processes, safety, and quality standards
• Perform performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and attendance management as needed
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Technical Oversight:

• Oversee setup and operation of CNC press brakes (e.g., Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic, etc.)
• Ensure correct tooling selection, setup, and programming for optimal performance
• Review and interpret blueprints, work orders, and geometric tolerances
• Troubleshoot forming issues and support operators with technical challenges

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure parts meet customer specifications, tolerances, and quality standards
• Partner with Quality to resolve nonconformances and implement corrective actions
• Promote first-piece inspection and in-process quality checks
• Drive reduction in scrap and rework

Safety & Compliance:

• Enforce all safety policies, including proper machine guarding and PPE usage
• Conduct regular safety audits and address hazards immediately
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement productivity, efficiency, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Support lean manufacturing practices (5S, Kaizen, standard work)
• Optimize machine utilization, setup times, and workflow layout
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs)

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical degree preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in precision sheet metal forming/press brake operations
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of press brake setup, tooling, and forming techniques
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience with CNC programming and machine controls

Preferred:

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma training
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, or advanced forming technologies

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with strong quality focus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Mechanical aptitude and technical expertise

• Manufacturing shop environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and metal materials
• Standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required
• May require overtime or flexible scheduling to meet production demands

• On-time delivery performance
• Productivity and throughput rates
• Scrap and rework reduction
• Setup time improvement
• Safety incident rate
• Employee retention and engagement

What we offer:

Health Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Company paid for Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Additional Benefits:
Paid time off, Floating Holidays, Volunteer time off, and sick time off (depending on state of employment). 401k Plan

Employee Perks:
Discounts on products and services.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled