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Tool Room Manager

Job in Mundelein, Lake County, Illinois, 60060, USA
Listing for: LHH
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Production Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Bonus: Eligible for annual discretionary bonus. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.

Position Overview

The Tool Room Manager will oversee department performance, tooling readiness, labor efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and optimize tool room operations, tooling construction, and process parameters
  • Schedule workload and personnel to meet production demands
  • Monitor labor efficiency, tooling costs, and department KPIs
  • Oversee preventative maintenance of dies, molds, and equipment
  • Support new product introduction and launch activities
  • Enforce Control Plans and ISO/IATF standards
  • Lead Lean initiatives including 5S implementation
  • Recommend capital equipment purchases and staffing adjustments
  • Ensure on-time delivery to downstream operations
  • Develop team members and conduct performance evaluations
  • Maintain safety and environmental compliance
Qualifications
  • 8+ years of Tool & Die or injection molding experience
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing/tool room environment
  • Automotive manufacturing experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of stamping, injection molding, machining, and tool build/repair
  • CAD/CAM experience preferred
  • Understanding of ISO/IATF 16949 standards
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
  • Strong leadership and problem‑solving skills
Benefit offerings for full-time employment include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) of 2–3 weeks in the first year (negotiable based on experience)
  • Additional paid holidays in accordance with company policy
About the Organization

This is a growing manufacturing organization with a global footprint. The company emphasizes operational excellence, employee development, and long-term stability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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