Tooling Supervisor

INTEK PLASTICS LLC • Hastings, MN

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Tooling Supervisor to lead and coordinate multi-shift tooling operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for meeting production schedules, financial goals, quality standards, and delivery expectations while building a strong, technically skilled tooling team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing OR  Associate degree in Machine Tooling or Tool & Die
• Minimum 5 years experience in a Tool, Mold, or Die shop
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and quality-focused
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage priorities in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, twist, and carry tools/materials during an 8–10 hour shift
• Ability to support a 24-hour / 5-day per week manufacturing operation
• Regular, predictable attendance is required

Responsibilities

• Plan, communicate, and manage daily, weekly, and monthly tooling production schedules
• Direct and support multi-shift tooling operations to meet throughput, quality, and delivery expectations
• Coordinate outsourced tooling and die build services, ensuring quality and on-time completion
• Prepare and submit accurate and competitive quotes for in-house die builds
• Oversee die maintenance and sampling activities to ensure optimal tool performance and minimal downtime
• Perform in-house die builds as needed to support scheduling demands
• Identify training needs and develop tooling team skills to improve efficiency and technical depth
• Establish and communicate clear job expectations using documented standards
• Lead, train, motivate, and hold employees accountable to performance goals and company policies
• Conduct and document annual performance reviews for direct reports
• Support and lead scrap reduction and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Leadership role with hands-on impact
• Opportunity to shape and develop a skilled tooling team
• Stable manufacturing environment with a focus on quality and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees