Press Lead - Press Team Leader

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

An Equal Opportunity Employer  It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law.

Come grow with us! We are seeking a Press Lead at our facility in Portland, TN.

Your success is our success … Founded in 1978, North American Stamping Group is a Tier II supplier of components, systems and aftermarket products for the automotive industry with a core business market consisting of seating, ride control, exhaust components, heat shields, noise, vibration and harness (NVH), chassis and structural and window regulators.

Our sales have grown annually at a compounded rate of 18.0% for the last eight years, tripling our business, making us an industry leader in the manufacturing of stampings and automated assemblies.

The Press Lead reports to the Production Manager. This position is responsible for coordinating production while providing motivation to Team members to focus on the TQPS principles of Safety, Quality, Efficiency, & Cost Reduction. Responsible for assigning work, meeting production due dates, interpreting & ensuring application of policies and procedures. Responsible for appraisal & discipline of work team members. Coordinate Continuous Improvement activities by continuously teaching & training associates using the TQPS principles of TSL.

• Ensure compliance to Safety Policies and Practices
• Ensure 5-S standards are maintained
  - Daily verification of items on 5S checklist
• Ensure & enforce the use of Safety Blocks
• Follow the lockout/tagout procedure.
• Keep all safety curtain/guards in place during operation
• Review & submit suggestions to improve the Safety Environment in assigned areas.

• Audit part quality throughout the shift
• Assist associate on first/last off part quality at changeover
• Verify Final visual audit inspection of all parts leaving press area for quality
• Verify that containment pans are being used as specified for batch quantities.
• Ensure proper containment procedures are followed when poor quality is detected
• Ensure Containment Checklist procedures are executed if product becomes contaminated.

• Arrange manpower as needed to meet production requirements
• Confirm attendance of Team members and report out to the Group Leader.
• Quickly assist associates when machines go idle - eliminate problem to next level
• Able to fill-in as needed for any assigned job in the area of responsibility.
• Follow the Standard Operating Procedures guidelines-dies come out of press if they aren't running
• Assist associates in changeovers - conduct external elements prior to start of changeover
• Responsible for appraisal & discipline of work team members.
• Conduct walk-thru's for confirmation of Associates adherence to daily activities - 5-S, TPM, etc.
• Hourly review of Production Lean Boards.
• Write & follow-up on Work Orders as needed for repairs in assigned area.
• Suggest methods of improvement, (i.e. Continuous Improvement Plan & A.I. Team Suggestion Routers)
• Identify training needs of Associates.
• Attend Management A.I. Team monthly to report out on cell progress & opportunities.
• Assure compliance of self and subordinates with NASG procedures and standards.

• Continuous interaction with associates to drive the TQPS philosophy (Lean Boards, C/O, A.I. teams, etc.…)
• Relieve Associates for unscheduled breaks.
• Ensure all 31-day charts, 5S checklist, TPM checks, reports, etc.… are turned in and replenished as required.
• Report all Quality, Production, or Safety problems to the Group Leader.
• Find problem - fix problem (Initiate Temporary Process Change when problems can't be quickly resolved)
• Ensure work orders are submitted for items needing repair in your area
• Assist Group Leaders in tracking all Work Orders, Tooling or Maintenance, for timely & accurate repairs.
• Be available for A.I. team meetings as required & requested.
• Ensure adequate information is passed down to on-coming shifts to avoid unnecessary downtime

• 100% commitment to the TQPS principles
• Challenge the status quo.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude/outlook
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, job knowledge, and honesty to gain/keep the respect of associates
• Take ownership of Cell & identify deficiencies as they are discovered.
• Model and promote teamwork to ensure achievement of objectives
• Lead by example
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds
• Work non-routine hours as required to maintain production schedule compliance.
• Self-disciplined & self-directed to apply time as value added

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prefer Associates Degree or equivalent experience of at least 2 years in a fast-paced Production Environment with an emphasis in Stamping / Welding.
• Demonstrated Leadership, Communication, &…