Tooling Manager

Hendrick Manufacturing • Carbondale, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Hendrick Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead its Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments. This hands-on leadership role supports tooling efficiency, reliability, production, and continuous improvement. The position includes leading department operations and personnel, improving tooling quality and productivity, overseeing maintenance and new tooling development, and working with production and support teams to reduce downtime.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or associate's degree in Engineering, or Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification.
• 5–7 years of experience in a tool room or machine shop environment.
• Strong knowledge of punching and blanking dies.
• Proficiency with CAD and CAM software.
• Experience with CNC and conventional machining and grinding techniques.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience with Wire EDM.
• Experience with heat treatment processes.
• Experience with fixture design.
• Experience developing and implementing standard work practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety-first culture.
• Manage daily operations of the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments.
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop department personnel.
• Improve tooling quality, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Develop and implement tooling concepts, methods, and standards to reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Oversee tool maintenance, new tooling development, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with production and support departments to troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize downtime.
• Manage tooling inventories, department budgets, and purchasing requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and standardization efforts throughout the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree