Tooling Manager - Injection Molding
About The Position
As the Tooling Manager within our Injection Molding plant, you are responsible for overseeing all Tool Room operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality support of the molding and manufacturing processes. This role provides leadership to the tooling team, sets priorities for mold repairs and maintenance, and coordinates closely with cross‑functional departments to support production goals. The Tooling Manager ensures compliance with company policies, safety programs, and quality systems while driving continuous improvement, employee development, and cost‑effective tooling solutions.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED equivalent.
- Positive attitude and the ability to work with others.
- Honest, dependable, and motivated.
- Good math skills.
- Good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Must have good communications skills, written and verbal.
- Must know how to use basic measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
- Knowledge of injection mold components, terminology, and their relationships to each other.
- Have a valid Driver’s license.
- Proven mechanical aptitude.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work around grease, oils, and solvents without adverse reactions.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat throughout entire shift.
- Must have good manual dexterity.
- Must be able to differentiate color.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with lathes, mills, grinders, etc. is not essential, but would be a plus.
Responsibilities
- Monitor priorities of mold repairs.
- Submit and approve capital expenses for the Tool Room and mold repairs.
- Monitor efficiency reports and determine areas that require special attention.
- Coordinate with all support groups i.e. Maintenance, Scheduling, Molding, Printing, Thermoform, and etc.
- Oversee policies to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Conduct employee evaluations once a year.
- Oversee the development and training of new employees and direct the employees in their work habits.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for the Tool Room and order supplies as needed.
- Troubleshoot problems in the molding process pertaining to the mold and assist in the repair of molds or equipment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
