Leader- Tooling

CooperVision; Juana Díaz (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CooperVision is seeking a Tooling Leader to supervise the Tool Center area on the night shift (10:00pm–6:30am) in Juana Diaz, PR. The role focuses on developing and improving tooling systems, leading a team, and driving cost-effective process improvements.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3–5 years of tooling operations experience in regulated industries. Proficient in CAD/CAM tools; bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with manufacturing focus required.
• Experience in tooling operations in a regulated environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM tooling design and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, and improves systems for the Tool Center area.
• Define and manage priorities of Tooling Activities (Insert, spare parts and general components).
• Identify improvements based on business KPIs and contribute to cost reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAD/CAM software

Job description

At CooperVision, a business unit of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), we’re driven by a unified purpose of helping people experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges – including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact lens wearers. Learn more at www.coopervision.com

• This position requires full-time onsite work (5 days per week) in Juana Diaz, P.R.
• This Supervisor will be leading the 3rd shift (night shift 10:00pm-6:30am)

Scope

Responsible for operations, working with team leaders on manufacturing production schedules and supervising insert and machine shop technicians, ensuring quality, manufacturing, and metrology processes meet CooperVision procedures and performance expectations. Ensure expected operational performance is achieved.

Description

The Leader- Tooling will play a crucial role in area performance KPI, people management (including development), and implementing solutions that optimize manufacturing processes. This position requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, a knack for problem solving, and passion for innovation. Challenge and work with current and new develop processes, focused on supporting business performance and cost reduction efforts. Perform, implement, and monitor assigned projects/ideas to achieve set KPI and comply with expected goals. Support the area by bringing and implementing performance, quality, and cost-effective improvement ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, and improves systems for the Tool Center area.
• Requires use of CAD/CAM software for design and other solutions.
• Define and manage priorities of Tooling Activities (Insert, spare parts and general components).
• Identify, support, and monitor improvements based on business KPIs.
• Support the new product introduction and global strategies.
• Establish area goals and objectives and enforce its attainment.
• Identify improvement ideas that could bring cost effective solutions.
• Providing technical solutions that increase utilization and reduce costs.
• Measuring equipment efficiency and implement opportunities for improvements in equipment performance.
• Assuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Manage personnel vacations for non-exempts and coordinate non-exempts’ overtime. Assist in resources selection.
• Create and challenge purchase requisitions.
• Support accident/ Incident Investigation and identify improvements to avoid recurrence. Creating a safe working environment.
• Responsible in execution of business continuity plan
• Support development of capital acquisition with financial justification to improve Business Operation.
• Support and manage validation activities such as: Protocols, Execution, Deviations, and Reports.
• Problem Solving through a structured approach to identify root causes.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for designing and analyzing tooling solutions.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling technologies.
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory compliance in tooling design and manufacturing.
• Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish languages.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective leadership by driving others to engage and achieve goals in a collaborative working environment.
• Computer literate (Power Point, Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Minitab)
• Ability to analyze complex problems, think critically, and implement effective solutions.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, and responsible person.

Experience

• Three to Five years of experience with similar responsibilities in a regulated industry (medical devices/pharmaceutical highly desirable), in tooling operations.
• Dedicated and experienced Tool Shop Operations Engineer/Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day functioning of tool shop. Possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise in tooling operations, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field).

“We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.”

About Us

CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.

At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and an employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.

CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That's a strong reflection of our corporate culture—and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.