Tool Room Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor the Toolroom team to deliver an efficient service, focusing on new tooling processes for new product developments and coordinating end‑of‑life tool replacements.
• Develop the knowledge and cross‑functional skills of the team through coaching and mentoring, covering mould tools, press tools (including die‑rivet insertion), machining, EDM and bench fitting.
• Collaborate with supervisors to plan and prioritise daily work schedules.
• Develop and implement a tooling TPM program to reduce ‘Waiting Toolroom time’ for mould and press shop.
• Support the engineering team by providing expert tooling‑design knowledge, identifying potential processing or manufacturing issues with design concepts.
• Drive the press‑shop strategy to transition from riveted to welded contacts and ensure the required tooling and machinery are in place.
• Utilise CAD/Inventor skills to create tooling modifications when tools are broken and require major repairs.
• Lead an internal replacement‑tooling program, adhering to all internal CAPEX processes.

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Toolmaking/Engineering or equivalent, plus 5+ years in a manufacturing supervisory role.
• Specialised knowledge of mould and press tools and processes.
• Design knowledge of mould, press tools, jigs and fixtures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of CAD, 3D CAD, spark erosion, wire erosion, CNC milling and all toolroom operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Analytical thinking and an ethical mindset at all times.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi‑task and problem‑solve.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong ability to plan and execute work initiatives independently.