Tool Room Supervisor 1st Shift

Camaco•Lorain, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role oversees all Tool Room activities supporting production and engineering. The position serves as the first-line supervisor for the tool room machining operation, which includes tool and die build and repair, precision grinding, and preventative tool maintenance. The supervisor provides leadership and supervises the hourly tool room team, with the ability to identify, select, train, and coach team members. Responsibilities include overall coordination and communication within the department and with production, interacting with production, engineering, materials, and quality teams on key issues, and procuring necessary parts to maintain tooling functionality for manufacturing needs. The role also involves monitoring department ISO/IATF16969 requirements, maintaining documentation, and overseeing tool room activities to support plant operations. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for related safety requirements and demonstrating corporate values through model behavior.

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 Tool & Die.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.
Experience in automotive manufacturing.
Advanced equipment troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of ISO/IATF16949 requirements
Organizational Skills
Leadership
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.
Confidentiality

Responsibilities

First line supervisor of tool room machining operation 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/IATF16969 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.
Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.
Perform other duties as assigned.