Tool Room Manager

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Team, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities.

From the moment you're hired, to the day you retire, you're a part of our Bassett Mechanical Team.

Position Purpose

To supervise, coordinate and support the Tool Room activities for Bassett Mechanical in a strategic, cost-effective and timely manner that is aligned with the goals of Metal Fabrication, Construction, and Service divisions within a Lean and continuous improvement driven culture.

Position Responsibilities

* Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, internal customers, and co-workers.

* Responsible for the management of tools, safety equipment, rentals, commodities, and inventories maintained in the Tool Room.

* Administer and monitor preventative, corrective, and inspection maintenance for tool room equipment, maintain accurate records of repairs, replacements and warranty items.

* Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day resolution of tool request needs.

* Manage ongoing tool and equipment purchases and obtain quotations for capital tool requests.

* Responsible for maintaining accurate tool lists and equipment in databases.

* Responsible for tool tracking and accurate charge outs to jobs.

* Maintain accurate inventory levels of tools and consumables.

* Leverage manufacturer and vendor rebates, credits and other programs.

* Participates in the Tool Room annual budget process and manages costs within budget guidelines.

* Optimize systems and reports to best serve customers.

* Partner with Safety Department for overseeing all safety equipment housed within the tool room ensuring that any required inspections are completed and documented.

* Responsible for training, developing, and managing performance of direct reports; providing prompt and objective coaching and coordinating, planning, and assigning work to staff.

* Create, and maintain SOP's and work instructions for the key Tool Room functions.

* Support and maintain a safe and Lean work environment.

* All other duties as assigned.

Summary of Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

* Relevant work experience preferred.

* Availability beyond the normal business work schedules and ability to respond 24/7/365

* Experience in giving direction to skilled, semi-skilled, and non-skilled trade personnel in an union and/or non-union environment

* Self-motivated, strong personal accountability, and even-tempered.

* Proven experience in successfully managing and executing multiple projects, contracts, negotiations and maintaining internal/external business relationships

* Ability to thrive in a Lean and continuous improvement driven environment

* Good computer skills using Microsoft suite and Viewpoint

* Ability to write reports and business communication

Direct Reports

* Tool Room Attendants

* Construction Tool Room Coordinator

* Co-op/Youth Apprenticeship Students