Lead Tooling Manager, Injection Molding Operations

BERICAP North America; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BERICAP North America seeks a Tooling Manager to lead a tooling department focused on maintenance, troubleshooting and improvement of thin-wall injection tooling. You will guide technicians, set preventive programs, and ensure quality and safety standards are met across production floors.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on repair expertise, and collaboration with quality and engineering teams to reduce downtime and improve productivity.

Qualifications

• Technical college diploma or industrial license preferred.
• Experience leading tooling or maintenance teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem solving and preventative maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tooling maintenance, repair and calibration to minimize downtime.
• Lead technicians to diagnose and resolve mold/tool issues (mechanical/electrical/hydraulic).
• Coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & records

Education

Technical college diploma

Tools

CMMS

CIM system

Measurement equipment

Job description

BERICAP North America seeks a Tooling Manager to lead a tooling department focused on maintenance, troubleshooting and improvement of thin-wall injection tooling. You will guide technicians, set preventive programs, and ensure quality and safety standards are met across production floors.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on repair expertise, and collaboration with quality and engineering teams to reduce downtime and improve productivity.