Tool Room Supervisor

Job Summary
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Responsible for managing all operations and personnel within the Tool & Mold Department. Reporting to the Engineering Manager.

• Responsible for all new tooling builds, timing, and cost control
• Responsible for all mold maintenance.
• Supervise multi-shift tool room personnel, to include training, establishing performance expectations, work scheduling, analyzing and resolving work problems; approve personnel actions such as hiring, rate increases, promotions, and disciplinary measures.
• Track molds through all phases of development including PPAP process
• Work with various vendors to procure materials necessary for tooling builds
• Participate in daily spending meetings with Plant Manager
• Develops training programs for both department and non-department personnel
• Communicate with Production Control in scheduling mold and cell changes
• Schedule, approve and submit employee timecard records using the ADP payroll system
• Enforce 5S safety standards and ensure employees are working in a safe manner
• Support production, maintenance, and quality teams with technical expertise
• Manage expenses for Tool Shop and make recommendation for needs.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to tool repair personnel in regard to tool repairs, modifications, trouble shooting, etc.
• Oversee all machining operations within the tool room.
• Hire, onboard, and train new employees.
• Schedule machine workloads and assign tasks based on project priorities.
• Determine project timelines and ensure work stays on schedule.
• Administer disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Travel to vendor locations to verify completed work before it is shipped to our facility.
• Coordinate machine repairs, maintenance, and general equipment upkeep.
• Provide oversight and support for Welding and Bench personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Tool & Die Maker/Patternmaker
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership position in a tool room
• Thorough understanding of technology and procedures required of tool making process.
• Strong understanding of permanent mold process
• Understanding of casting process preferably aluminum casting
• Strong leadership skills
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical certification in Tool & Die, Machining, Pattern making, or related trade preferred
• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field a plus
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker credential highly preferred
• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Tool & Die Maker, Patternmaker, or Mold Maker (aligns with the original description)
• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience in a tool room or mold department
• Demonstrated experience in:
  Mold maintenance and repair, new tooling builds (VRC/PRC), and Permanent mold processes
• Casting processes
• Experience managing multi-shift personnel, training programs, and performance expectations
• Experience working with vendors and coordinating material procurement
• Familiarity with PPAP processes and tooling development phases
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and manufacturing systems

• The job works in conditions with constant exposure to noise, odors, dust, drafts and chemicals.
• May include seasonally hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
• Bending/Twisting 15%
• Standing or Walking 60%
• Sitting/Data Entry 25%