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≈ $85k – $161k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Ripon)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.

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Alliance Laundry Systems is a US maker of commercial and residential laundry equipment sold under the Speed Queen, UniMac and Huebsch brands. Its distribution business offers installation, factory-trained service and genuine parts, and the company hires managers, service technicians and production supervisors. The company is headquartered in Ripon, Wisconsin, United States.

Overview

As a Press Tech Group Leader, you will be essential in ensuring efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement of our stamping operations.

  • This position will be based in Ripon WI. on 1st Shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00am to 3:00pm. There maybe a need to flex hours as needed and occasional overtime required on Fridays.

Responsibilities

  • Technical Oversight:
    • Optimize the stamping production processes to ensure alignment with company standards and customer requirements.
    • Apply expertise in tool and die basics to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
    • Collaborate with engineering and design teams to enhance existing dies.
  • Leadership & Development:
    • Foster a culture of servant leadership by empowering, guiding, and mentoring team members.
    • Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism and commitment to excellence in every task.
    • Conduct regular team meetings and one-on-one sessions to provide feedback, set goals, and encourage professional growth.
  • Process Optimization:
    • Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
    • Implement lean manufacturing principles, with a specific focus on SMED, to achieve quicker and more efficient die changeovers.
    • Monitor and analyze production metrics to drive data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Preventative Maintenance:
    • Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all stamping equipment and tooling.
    • Ensure all maintenance activities are documented and tracked to prevent unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
    • Collaborate with maintenance teams to facilitate training and ensure adherence to the established maintenance schedule.
  • SMED Implementation:
    • Lead efforts to reduce die changeover times, applying SMED techniques to streamline and standardize the process.
    • Train and support shop floor personnel in SMED best practices to ensure consistent and successful application.
    • Evaluate and adjust approaches based on metrics and feedback to continuously improve changeover efficiency.
  • Operational Excellence:
    • Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a safe working environment.
    • Implement best practices in manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Collaboration & Communication:
    • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including safety, quality and tool room and maintenance to streamline operations.
    • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and achieve operational goals.
    • Facilitate problem-solving and team decision-making to address challenges and seize opportunities.
    • Interface with technical staff to ensure proper support
    • Establish annual goals and objectives that support the attainment of operating metrics
    • Work to continuously improve processes and reduce inventories and work in progress
    • Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues
    • Interface with Union Stewards in contract and discipline issues
    • Other duties as assigned
  • Project Management:
    • Lead projects from conception through to implementation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
    • Develop project plans, allocate resources, and coordinate tasks across teams
  • Qualifications

    Knowledge/Experience/Education:

    • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
    • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a stamping or manufacturing environment with a focus on leadership and process optimization.
    • Strong knowledge of tool and die principles and practices.
    • Proven experience in implementing process optimization initiatives, with specific expertise in SMED.
    • Proven servant leadership skills with experience nurturing and developing high-performance teams.
    • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    • A minimum of one to three years of experience in a medium/high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred.

    Skills and Abilities:

    • Must be self-driven and ambitious with proven leadership capabilities, including providing coaching, mentoring and supervision within a team environment.
    • Must have availability and flexibility to work a schedule that supports Team Members across multiple shifts / days of the week (including weekends).
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel).
    • Strong problem-solving skills, including encouraging others on your team to think proactively and create solutions.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Stooping, bending, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity and able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance

    EEO

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    ID

    2026-12263

    Pos. Type

    Full-Time
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