Tooling Supervisor

Duties and responsibilities

• Plan for and ensure resources within the Tool rooms are available for all tooling, dies, fixtures and jigs are produced and repaired efficiently, on time and in line with quality standards
• Oversee daily tooling support for production
• Plan and oversee repairs/preventive maintenance.
• Keep detailed records of procurement activity, materials quantity, and specifications; ensure correct meter settings and record these and color matching parts information
• Inspect the operation of material handling system and secure the material flow
• Recommend solutions to existing processes to reduce waste and increase quantity
• Coordinate with Material Handlers to ensure work tickets are completed
• Manage the Tooling department and project teams
• Interview job applicants and make hiring recommendations
• Train and develop direct reports in the skills necessary to perform the work as well as safety and compliance aspects
• Evaluate staff performance to recommend personnel actions such as hiring, retention, promotion, transfer, or dismissal
• Participate in training as needed
• Lead/support implementation of Quick Mold Change techniques (SMED)
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field or combination or education and experience
• 5 years of experience with plastics injection molding
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Valid Driver’s License and Passport
• Solid machining experience
• Basic understanding of Solidworks and CAM software