Entry Level Press Assistant Jobs
New grad press assistant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Education, and News & Publishing, with employers like Baltimore Aircoil Company, Elsevier, and Feintool hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
As a Production Supervisor, you will be the first line leader to support team members within your area/zone. You will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day activities in order to maintain scheduled production requirements and to ensure your team is successful. This position will be based in Ripon WI. This position will be on 2nd Shift, Monday - Thursday 3:00pm to 1:00am. There may be additional work days as needed.
We are seeking a results-driven Production Supervisor to lead and support our high-performance production team in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This key leadership position upholds a safety-first culture, emphasizes continuous improvement, and exemplifies servant leadership to foster an engaged, motivated workforce.
Responsibilities
Safety First Mindset: Champion a safety culture, enforce all safety policies, conduct safety audits, and lead root-cause investigations for incidents or near-misses.
- Identify and correct unsafe behaviors or conditions promptly.
- Ensure all team members receive up-to-date safety training and use PPE as required.
Production Oversight in a Fast-Paced, High-Volume Environment: Supervise all activities of the stamping press department, ensuring achievement of aggressive production targets, consistent quality standards, and on-time delivery.
- Proactively monitor workflow and assign tasks to optimize manpower and maximize machine utilization within high-demand schedules.
- Quickly adapt to changing priorities, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and maintain continuous production flow.
Servant Leadership: Model servant leadership by prioritizing team development, coaching, and empowerment.
- Support operators and technicians in overcoming challenges, providing necessary resources, and recognizing contributions.
- Foster a respectful, inclusive environment where every team member’s input is valued.
People Development: Train, mentor, and assess team members' abilities (including cross-training initiatives).
- Oversee attendance, conduct, and enforce company policies consistently.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues.
- Interface with Union Stewards in contract and discipline issues.
Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects (5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing).
- Analyze downtime, scrap, and process bottlenecks; implement effective countermeasures in collaboration with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
- Encourage team-driven suggestions for process enhancements, especially those supporting throughput and efficiency.
Reporting & Communication: Maintain accurate production, quality, and safety records; report KPIs to management.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve quality, tooling, and maintenance issues promptly, especially under tight timeframes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Experience/Education: Proven history of ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset.
- A minimum of one to three years of experience in a high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Previous manufacturing supervision experience, preferably in high volume stamping press operations.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations is preferred.
- Previous professional, internship or co-op experience will be taken into consideration as relevant experience.
Physical Requirements: Stooping, bending, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity and able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
EEO: Alliance Laundry Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and persons of all Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities.
ID: 2026-13553
Pos. Type: Full-Time
INTRODUCTION
As a Production Supervisor, you will be the first line leader to support team members within your area/zone. You will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day activities in order to maintain scheduled production requirements and to ensure your team is successful. This position will be based in Ripon WI. This position will be on 2nd Shift, Monday - Thursday 3:00pm to 1:00am. There may be additional work days as needed.
We are seeking a results-driven Production Supervisor to lead and support our high-performance production team in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This key leadership position upholds a safety-first culture, emphasizes continuous improvement, and exemplifies servant leadership to foster an engaged, motivated workforce.
Responsibilities
Safety First Mindset: Champion a safety culture, enforce all safety policies, conduct safety audits, and lead root-cause investigations for incidents or near-misses.
- Identify and correct unsafe behaviors or conditions promptly.
- Ensure all team members receive up-to-date safety training and use PPE as required.
Production Oversight in a Fast-Paced, High-Volume Environment: Supervise all activities of the stamping press department, ensuring achievement of aggressive production targets, consistent quality standards, and on-time delivery.
- Proactively monitor workflow and assign tasks to optimize manpower and maximize machine utilization within high-demand schedules.
- Quickly adapt to changing priorities, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and maintain continuous production flow.
Servant Leadership: Model servant leadership by prioritizing team development, coaching, and empowerment.
- Support operators and technicians in overcoming challenges, providing necessary resources, and recognizing contributions.
- Foster a respectful, inclusive environment where every team member’s input is valued.
People Development: Train, mentor, and assess team members' abilities (including cross-training initiatives).
- Oversee attendance, conduct, and enforce company policies consistently.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues.
- Interface with Union Stewards in contract and discipline issues.
Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects (5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing).
- Analyze downtime, scrap, and process bottlenecks; implement effective countermeasures in collaboration with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
- Encourage team-driven suggestions for process enhancements, especially those supporting throughput and efficiency.
Reporting & Communication: Maintain accurate production, quality, and safety records; report KPIs to management.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve quality, tooling, and maintenance issues promptly, especially under tight timeframes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Experience/Education: Proven history of ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset.
- A minimum of one to three years of experience in a high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Previous manufacturing supervision experience, preferably in high volume stamping press operations.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations is preferred.
- Previous professional, internship or co-op experience will be taken into consideration as relevant experience.
Physical Requirements: Stooping, bending, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity and able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
EEO: Alliance Laundry Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and persons of all Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities.
ID: 2026-13553
Pos. Type: Full-Time
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Entry Level Press Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level press assistant job?
Entry level press assistant roles typically look for candidates who can write clearly, meet deadlines, and support media outreach under direction. A portfolio of writing samples, college newspaper clips, or a public relations internship gives you a real edge at this stage. Familiarity with press release formats and basic media list management signals you can contribute from day one, even with limited professional experience.
Which companies hire entry level press assistants?
Companies hiring entry level press assistants right now include Baltimore Aircoil Company, Elsevier, and Feintool, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide range of organizations, including government agencies, nonprofits, entertainment companies, and consumer brands that need junior communications support.
Are there remote entry level press assistant jobs?
Yes, though most entry level press assistant roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements. About 0% of entry level press assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates with flexibility on location will find the widest range of opportunities at this stage.
Are these new grad press assistant jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little or no full-time experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or coursework as a substitute, or asks for a portfolio rather than a long work history. These are strong starting points for anyone entering communications or public relations.
Which industries hire the most entry level press assistants?
Entry Level press assistant roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Education, and News & Publishing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at the junior level because they maintain active media relations programs that rely on assistants to handle day-to-day outreach and press materials.