Tooling Manager

US Farathane•Jackson, TN

22h

About The Position

The Tooling Manager oversees mold repair processing and manages tooling activities to achieve productivity, quality, and safety goals and satisfy internal and external customers. The role directly supervises associates in the tool room and works alongside them on the shop floor. It coordinates tooling repairs to meet plant quality and scheduling requirements, directs repair activity toward plant efficiency and utilization targets, and manages outside repair costs and the Tool Room budget in collaboration with the Process Engineering Manager. The position troubleshoots new and existing processes, develops a measurement tool to ensure output aligns with staffing, and provides support to all three shifts. It also oversees adherence to company policies and procedures, maintains housekeeping standards, and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational plans, policies, and applicable laws. Hands-on mold troubleshooting and repair, employee training, work planning and assignment, performance appraisals, and resolving departmental complaints and employee issues are also part of the role.

Requirements

At least 5 years of tooling experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a tooling environment.
Excellent technical and mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in plastics or automotive is preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise tool room associates and work with them on everyday shop-floor tasks.
Coordinate tooling repair activity to meet plant quality and schedule requirements.
Direct plant tool repair activity to meet efficiency and utilization targets.
Control outside tool repair costs as much as possible.
Maintain performance to the Tool Room budget while working with the Process Engineering Manager.
Troubleshoot issues on new and existing processes.
Develop a measurement tool to ensure output equates to staffing.
Provide support to all three shifts.
Oversee and adhere to company policies and procedures, including the quality policy manual and employee handbook.
Maintain high housekeeping standards in respective areas.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational plans, policies, and applicable laws.
Train employees.
Plan, assign, and direct work.
Appraise the performance of direct reports.
Address complaints and resolve problems within the tooling department; use the company progressive discipline procedure to address direct-report employee issues.
Troubleshoot and repair molds, providing hands-on guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned.