Metals Manager

Flex‑N‑Gate Detroit, 9201 St. Cyril St., Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Flex‑N‑Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex‑N‑Gate provides a great opportunity for hard‑working and skilled individuals.

Position Summary

The Metals Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all production activities within the Press/Stamping department. This role is accountable for meeting production schedules, maintaining quality standards, controlling costs, and ensuring all operations are performed safely and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Metals Manager provides technical support and leadership to Press/Stamping Technicians and production employees, troubleshoots operational issues, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Safety Leadership
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Decision Making and Judgment
• Planning and Organizing
• Communication
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Quality Focus
• Ethics and Integrity
• Enforcing Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Mediating and Conflict Resolution
• Stress Management and Energy

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and schedule the daily activities of Press/Stamping production employees operating presses and related equipment.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality standards and operating within approved labor and material budgets.
• Establish and adjust work methods and schedules through coordination with Production Control, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments.
• Monitor scrap, downtime, and productivity metrics; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to Press/Stamping Technicians and operators to resolve equipment, tooling, or process issues.
• Coordinate with Tooling and Maintenance to ensure presses, dies, and auxiliary equipment are properly maintained and available.
• Ensure proper press setup, die change, and machine operation procedures are followed.
• Train employees on job duties, standard work, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Enforce company policies consistently and participate in employee coaching, corrective action, and performance management.
• Promote and enforce compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding requirements.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Prepare and review production, labor, scrap, and safety reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing, 5S, and waste reduction activities.
• Foster a positive, team‑oriented work environment and maintain effective communication across all shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Secondary School Diploma required.
• College diploma in Management, Manufacturing, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of press/stamping operations, metal forming processes, and tooling.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Experience with ERP systems or production tracking software preferred.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

• “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
• “Lots of growth opportunity.”
• “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Flex‑N‑Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.