Die Tech Supervisor

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Die Tech Supervisor? Then we're looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Monday‑Friday 6:30am – 3:00pm

Top Cap Unit – Tool & Die

Oversees daily operations of the Tool and Die team in the Top Cap Press area, ensuring tooling, dies, and fixtures run efficiently to meet production goals. Leads and mentors technicians, assigns tasks, and enforces safety, quality, and productivity standards. Collaborates with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to support new product launches and drive continuous improvement. Manages preventative maintenance schedules, minimizes downtime, and optimizes tooling performance.

Tracks parts usage and repair costs, recommending process enhancements. Requires strong technical expertise in machining, stamping, and die maintenance, along with proven leadership and problem‑solving skills.

• Directly supervises production employees, handling hiring, training, performance reviews, and employee relations in alignment with company policies.
• Provides regular feedback, conducts semi‑annual reviews, and drives team development through training workshops and mentorship.

• Ensures production goals are met by monitoring KPIs (Safety, Quality, Production, Financial, Manpower).
• Oversees defect, material loss, and expense trends; assigns corrective actions and enforces strict control over consumables.
• Leads Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and reduce costs.

• Enforces safety protocols, investigates incidents, and implements permanent corrective actions.
• Conducts root‑cause analyses using 5‑WHY, 8D, fishbone, and 4M methodologies.

• Manages die set maintenance schedules and repair tracking systems.
• Develops and distributes reference materials, procedures, and daily work logs.
• Coordinates with purchasing to manage spare parts inventory and evaluate supplier products.

• Plans and executes tooling operations based on blueprints and specifications.
• Assembles, inspects, and tests dies and tools using precision instruments.
• Troubleshoots mechanical failures and escalates issues to support teams.

• Works with engineering, quality, and production teams on new product launches and improvement projects.
• Coordinates with other supervisors to align cross‑departmental activities.

• Wearing PPE is required; equipment may include a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit with respirator.

• High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development), or equivalent required.
• Preferred:
  Technical school certification/degree and two to five years of leadership/supervisory experience in a technical machining/stamping and forging manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Supervisory experience in a technical machining/stamping and forging manufacturing environment.
• High volume manufacturing experience strongly desired.
• Experience with Lean and 5S systems extremely beneficial.
• Good communicator with strong problem‑solving and people skills.
• Working‑level knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment.

• Practical understanding of engineering principles and technologies used in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in design techniques and 3D CAD software (e.g., Solid Works).
• Strong foundation in mathematics including algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics.
• In‑depth knowledge of mechanical systems, tools, and equipment…