Tooling Manager

Hendrick Manufacturing; Carbondale (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Manufacturing in Carbondale, PA is looking for an experienced Tooling Manager to oversee the Tool Room and related departments. This role is critical for driving operational excellence, ensuring safety, and enhancing tooling efficiency and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in tooling and manufacturing, a degree in engineering or relevant certification, and a passion for team development. Join Hendrick Manufacturing to contribute to its legacy and ongoing success.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a tool room environment.
• Strong knowledge of punching and blanking dies.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety-first culture.
• Manage daily operations of the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the department.

Skills

Tooling knowledge

Leadership

Process improvement

CAD/CAM software proficiency

CNC machining techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Engineering

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification

Job description

Job Details

Location: Hendrick Manufacturing - Carbondale, PA 18407
Position Type: Full Time

Tooling Manager – Join a Legacy of Innovation

At Hendrick Manufacturing, we believe great manufacturing starts with great people. This year, we are celebrating 150 years in business, an achievement few manufacturers can claim. Hendrick Manufacturing offers the stability of a legacy organization combined with the innovation and growth of a forward‑thinking manufacturer. We have built our reputation on quality, integrity, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking an experienced Tooling Manager to lead our Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for an individual who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving manufacturing challenges, and driving operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a key role in increasing tooling efficiency, improving reliability, supporting production, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead and promote a strong safety‑first culture.
• Manage the daily operations of the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments.
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop department personnel.
• Improve tooling quality, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Develop and implement tooling concepts, methods, and standards that reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Oversee tool maintenance, new tooling development, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with production and support departments to troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize downtime.
• Manage tooling inventories, department budgets, and purchasing requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and standardization efforts throughout the department.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Engineering, or Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification.
  • 5–7 years of experience in a tool room environment.
  • Strong knowledge of punching and blanking dies.
  • Proficiency with CAD and CAM software.
  • Experience with CNC and conventional machining and grinding techniques.
• Preferred
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience with Wire EDM.
  • Experience with heat treatment processes.
  • Experience with fixture design.
  • Experience developing and implementing standard work practices.

If you are a results‑driven leader with a passion for tooling, manufacturing excellence, and team development, we invite you to apply and become part of Hendrick Manufacturing's continued success.