Die Maintenance Department Manager

Imasen Bucyrus Technology; Bucyrus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Imasen Bucyrus Technology in Bucyrus, OH is seeking a Die Maintenance Manager to lead a skilled team responsible for maintaining stamping dies and production fixtures while driving reliability, quality, and efficiency. You will manage preventive maintenance programs, analyze trouble reports, and coordinate contractors and outside vendors while sustaining strong vendor relationships and reliability.

This hands-on leadership role demands clear communication and a commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-development skills for a maintenance team.
• Analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in preventive maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Proficient communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Die Maintenance team with evaluations and training.
• Supervise repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of stamping dies and fixtures.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance programs for dies and fixtures.
• Analyze failure data to identify improvements and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors and manage spare-parts inventory.
• Ensure safety, quality, and ISO 9001/ISO 14001 compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree

6–10 years related experience

10+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access database

Job description

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Full Time Bucyrus, OH, US

DIE MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Lead the team. Keep production moving. Drive continuous improvement. As a Die Maintenance Manager, you’ll lead a skilled team responsible for maintaining and improving stamping dies and production fixtures while driving reliability, quality, and efficiency. If you’re a hands‑on leader with strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for developing people and processes, we want to hear from you.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree with 6–10 years of related experience, or 10+ years of job‑specific and related experience.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential and sensitive matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Access database experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.

Key Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, communication, troubleshooting, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage people, resources, vendors, and maintenance activities while driving safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Die Maintenance team, including performance evaluations, corrective actions, and training.
• Supervise the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of stamping dies and production fixtures.
• Develop, maintain, and improve preventive maintenance programs for dies and fixtures.
• Analyze trouble reports, fatigue, wear, and failure data to identify problems and drive improvements.
• Analyze new dies and fixtures for maintainability and support new‑model die/fixture trials.
• Lead continuous improvement, countermeasure planning, and implementation activities.
• Establish priorities for die/fixture maintenance and process improvements based on business needs.
• Manage service requests, maintenance logistics, equipment needs, and spare‑parts inventory.
• Develop and manage the Die Maintenance budget.
• Coordinate contractors and outside vendors while maintaining strong vendor relationships and reliability.
• Order and manage global spare parts for stamping dies.
• Maintain equipment and ensure effective maintenance practices within the department.
• Support compliance with company quality and environmental systems, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Ensure associates receive required training based on the position training matrix.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Occasionally lift up to 40 lbs. and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently bend, twist, squat, kneel, reach overhead, climb stairs, and use fine/pinch grip for extended periods.
• Work between office and manufacturing environments, including sitting, typing, and writing as well as standing and working on the manufacturing floor.
• Typical workday is 9 hours, including normal break and lunch periods.
• Some idle time between job assignments may occur.