Toolroom Manager

Michael Page; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Lancashire is seeking a skilled Toolroom Manager. You will manage toolmaking activities, ensure high-quality standards, and lead a team within the production environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in plastic injection moulding, leadership experience, and relevant qualifications. This role also offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £80,000 plus benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Time served toolmaker essential.
• Background in plastic injection moulding is required.
• Experience in man management within a Toolroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead toolroom activities and employees.
• Ensure high tool accuracy and support troubleshooting.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the working area.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Higher / Advanced Highers and/or HNC / HND qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD

CNC programming

Microsoft Office

Job description

Toolroom Manager role for a growing manufacturing company. Head of Department Role based in Lancashire.

Client Details

Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of plastic moulding tooling components, based in Lancashire

Description

Manage employees performing activities in toolmaking disciplines. Develop and execute business plans, policies and procedures and develop organizational and technical strategies. Provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements. Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes. Manage, develop, and motivate employees

Lead toolroom team to ensure a high level of tool accuracy and performance within the production environment. Providing support for troubleshooting quality issues and breakdowns. Working with experienced toolmakers to assist the day-to-day operation and communicating effectively across all platforms. Manufacturing and repairing injection moulds dies, jigs, fixtures and press tools. Full responsibility for the injection moulding tool making room

• Working a bespoke range of injection mould tooling equipment and solutions.
• Learning to examine and determine sizes and allowances of all products and applications
• Aligning, measuring and marking out stock, checking dimensions and alignments, using gauges, micrometres and other measuring devices, also using advanced machine tools to create machine complex internal shapes.
• Examining and understanding detailed drawings or specifications to determine requirements of material and equipment.
• Basic CNC programming.
• Checking accuracy and quality of finished products.
• Assessing the tool for faults and working to ensure corrective action.
• Planning and undertaking scheduled tooling maintenance within production floor and tool room area.
• Responding to breakdowns and providing diagnostic support and repairs as required.
• Maintaining records for planned and preventative tooling schedules, control and reporting of our manufacturing plan/ reporting and recovery KPI's
• Ensure project delivery objectives are met in collaboration with engineering colleagues.
• Management of spares, fixtures and fittings / consumables as appropriate.
• Any other reasonable and relevant duties as and when required.
• Use of digital platforms within production.
• Actively lead and engage in onsite safety culture, processes and procedures
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met and understand all relevant safety regulations
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in your working area (6S).

Profile

• Time served toolmaker essential.
• You must be a Toolroom Manager with a plastic injection moulding background.
• Man Management experience in a Toolroom role and strong leadership skills
• Higher / Advanced Highers and/or HNC / HND qualifications in relevant subjects or equivalent experience.
• Use of AutoCAD, CNC programming & Microsoft Office advantageous.
• Interest in engineering, mechanical, programming and/or technical plastics
• Technical, practical and mathematical skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Motivated individual who is flexible and willing to learn continuous/lean best practices.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, self motivated and a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational, time management and attention to detail skills.
• Comfortable in working within a team environment, contributing and sharing best practices, resources and ideas in order to continually improve.
• The ability to work to set standards and procedures.
• Receptive and open minded.
• Adept at making sound decision quickly.
• Creative approach to problem solving and solutions.
• Actively contributes as a team player.

Job Offer

£70,000 to £80,000 plus benefits