Tool Room Manager

The Tool Room Manager manages, directs, and initiates the activities of the Tool & Die department and all Tool & Die employees. This position will work closely with the Plant Manager and other departments within the organization to ensure production schedules are met. We are looking for someone with Tooling experience in metals, experience in a Tool Room, DOE, FMEA, and CAD.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Over sees multiple shifts and has responsibility for constructing, maintaining, modifying, and calibrating machine shop tools, dies, and instruments.
• Diagnoses complex progressive and transfer dies, forming and stamping dies and fabrication processes with the ability to accurately use measurement devices.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system
• Makes and implements recommendations that promote continuous improvement.
• Takes part in layered audits, responds to internal audit findings immediately, and takes corrective action.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises employees in Tool Room Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Manages all aspects of performance management including; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees and addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Maintains time records, manages absenteeism and time off schedules.
• Manages the Tool & Die apprentices and ensures adherence to required program guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of related experience as a Tool & Die maker
• 2+ years experience in a Tool Room or Maintenance Management position.
• Training and work experience in practices such as Design of Experiment (DOE) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or KeyCreator utilizing solid modeling (preferred) die design concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with good geometrical tolerance knowledge.
• Basic conventional & CNC machine technology associated with tool & die machine shop processes.