Tooling Manager

rehrig; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k & ESOP

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific is seeking a Tooling Manager for our plastic injection molding facility. You’ll lead tooling maintenance, drive reliability, and guide a team of mold technicians to meet production goals.

This role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with production and suppliers, while applying hands-on engineering knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• 3+ years of leadership experience (preferred)
• 5+ years of injection molding experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with CMMS systems (JD Edwards preferred)

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, controlled environment for all tooling operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of mold technicians through clear expectations and ongoing support.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful culture grounded in human-centered leadership.
• Support team growth through training, feedback, and career development opportunities.
• Oversee and prioritize all mold repair and maintenance activities.
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to coordinate preventive maintenance (PM).
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve uptime and efficiency.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for mold components and standard replacement parts.
• Provide hands-on technical support for troubleshooting and mold repair challenges.
• Use structured problem-solving to identify root causes and eliminate recurring issues.
• Interpret blueprints, specs, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling reliability and performance.
• Build and manage strong relationships with tooling suppliers and vendors.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support production goals and scheduling.
• Help align tooling performance with overall plant objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Injection molding experience

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

JD Edwards

CMMS

Job description

Tooling Manager - Plastic Injection Molding

Great benefits including: Medical, Dental Vision and Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; 401k & ESOP; Profit Sharing; Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Join Our Team

Purpose of the Role: The Tooling Manager leads all tooling operations within our plastic injection molding facility. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient mold maintenance, repair, and performance while guiding a skilled team of mold technicians. You’ll play a key part in improving tooling reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting production goals through strong leadership and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

Safety & Team Leadership

• Create and maintain a safe, controlled environment for all tooling operations
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of mold technicians through clear expectations and ongoing support
• Foster a collaborative, respectful culture grounded in human-centered leadership
• Support team growth through training, feedback, and career development opportunities

Tooling Maintenance & Reliability

• Oversee and prioritize all mold repair and maintenance activities
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to coordinate preventive maintenance (PM)
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve uptime and efficiency
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for mold components and standard replacement parts

Technical Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide hands-on technical support for troubleshooting and mold repair challenges
• Use structured problem-solving to identify root causes and eliminate recurring issues
• Interpret blueprints, specs, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on tooling reliability and performance

Supplier & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Build and manage strong relationships with tooling suppliers and vendors
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support production goals and scheduling
• Help align tooling performance with overall plant objectives

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• 3+ years of leadership experience (preferred)
• 5+ years of injection molding experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with CMMS systems (JD Edwards preferred)

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive, team-first culture where people genuinely care about each other
• Opportunities for growth, development, and leadership impact
• Be part of a company that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Make a difference by helping build reliable systems and strong teams

Why Rehrig Pacific?

Rehrig Pacific is a leading manufacturer of integrated sustainable solutions for the supply chain and environmental waste industries with a diverse customer list of industry leaders. We provide end-to-end solutions including returnable plastic products, delivery lifts and sleds, technology to track those assets, and a service team to ensure their longevity. Our team is dedicated to the values, mission, and unique culture within our organization that celebrates our people. We believe in fostering an environment where employees can be their authentic selves and know that they are viewed as integral members of the Rehrig Pacific Family.