1st Shift Tool Room Supervisor

1ST SHIFT TOOL ROOM SUPERVISOR NEEDED - LORAIN, OHIO

A Leading Automotive Supplier near Lorain, Ohio needs a 1st Shift Tool Room Supervisor. Previous Tool Room Supervision or Leadership Experience in a Manufacturing Plant setting is Required. Metal Stamping Expertise is Needed. A Journeyman's Card is Preferred.

This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

Oversee all Tool Room activities supporting production & engineering.

This Position is the First Line Supervisor of the Tool Room to include tool & die build & repair, precision grinding, preventative tool maintenance, etc.

Provide leadership and supervises the hourly tool room team.

Ability to identify, select, train and coach team members.

Responsible for overall coordination and communication within department and production.

Interacts with production, engineering, materials and quality teams regarding key / open issues.

Responsible for procurement of parts needed to keep tooling functioning properly to meet manufacturing needs.

Monitor all department ISO / IATF
16969 requirements to satisfy corporate requirements.

Maintains documentation and records various data for the department as required.

Oversee the activities of the tool room to effectively support plant operations.

Responsible for related safety requirements.

Journeyman status as a Tool & Die Maker or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent.

8 plus years' of experience in the Tool & Die Trade. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Leadership or Supervisor's Position.

Experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Plant would be helpful

Performance Management and Advanced Equipment Troubleshooting skills are desired

Knowledge of ISO / IATF
16949 Requirements

Knowledge of Stamping, Assembly & Welding, Cutting, Forming, Grinding, Tool Sharpening, Milling, Tool Steel Composition, Hardness Testing, Blueprint Reading, Tool & Die Build/Repair and Tooling Selection.

Problem Solving / Analysis & Computer Proficiency

Ability to Communicate with all levels of personnel including Customers & Suppliers

Knowledge of related Safety Requirements.

This Position Manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.