Tool & Die Supervisor

Samuel Packaging Systems Group; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

Voluntary & Supplemental insurances

Short & Long Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance

401K Plan with a company match of 5%

Annual Safety Boot Allowance

Discounts with nationwide companies

Job summary

Samuel Packaging Systems Group is seeking a skilled individual to lead Toolmakers in Columbia, Tennessee. This role involves ensuring safe operations and compliance with specifications while collaborating with customers on tooling changes.

Key responsibilities include leading team activities, assisting in design improvements, and managing tooling projects. Applicants should possess a technical diploma and have 6–8 years of experience in an automotive tooling environment.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of job-related experience as a Toolmaker in an automotive tooling environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Toolmakers in daily activities and projects.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and meets specifications.
• Work with customers and Die Shops on tooling changes.
• Assist with die design and tooling improvements.
• Provide updates on Tool builds and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Tooling design

Project management

Customer communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Post-Secondary Technical Diploma/Degree in Tool and Die Design or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits - 1st of the month after hire date
• Voluntary & Supplemental insurances to choose from
• Short & Long Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance - all company paid for
• 401K Plan with a company match of 5% - 2nd month after hire date
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance - up to $150/year
• Discounts with nationwide companies (GM, Nissan, Ford, Samsung, hotels, etc.)

Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Leads and directs Toolmakers in daily activities and projects.
• Ensures all equipment and machinery in the department is operating in a safe manner and complies with manufacture specifications.
• Key person working with customers and Die Shops on new tooling launches and changes ensuring timeline and budget requirements are met.
• Attend die review and run‑off sessions as required at the die shop and in‑house at both Samuel facilities in Brantford, Ontario (SMB), and Columbia TN (SMP). This will ensure the tooling meets our standards and/or equipment specifications.
• Assist with Die design of new tooling or die improvements as required by customers and die shops.
• Provide SMP Management Teams with updates on status of Tool builds and delivery.
• Assist in the launch of new Tooling at SMP facility ensuring any issues encountered are reported to the die shop and customer with resolution to issues identified implemented.
• Work with SMB and SMP Toolrooms to ensure all project objectives regarding tooling are being met.
• Provide support to the Samuel Automotive Sales team in pursuing new business and the ability to process customer requests on current SMB and SMP equipment.
• Assist the Samuel Automotive Sales team in getting cost information from die shops for new tooling or tooling improvements as required.
• Manage Die PM Program working with Toolmakers at the SMP Columbia facility.
• Support continuous improvement activities as requested.
• Ensures adherence to all government and companywide safety procedures and 5S guidelines.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

General

• Complies with the designated IATF16949 responsibilities, environmental management system, health & safety and company rules and guidelines.
• Ensures company safety policies are adhered to and safe work habits are utilized by all department personnel and visitors. Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as always required
• Maintains a high standard of general housekeeping consistent with 5S standards
• Strives for continuous improvement

Position Qualifications

• Post‑Secondary Technical Diploma/Degree required in Tool and Die Design or Manufacturing Engineering
• 6–8 years of job‑related experience as a Toolmaker in an automotive tooling environment preferred

EOE -Samuel, Son & Co. U.S. Inc. provides equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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