Tooling Manager

US-Farathan; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USF seeks a Tooling Supervisor to oversee the tooling group, supervise shop-floor associates, and coordinate mold repair activities to sustain productivity and quality. The role drives efficiency, safety, and adherence to budgets while supporting three shifts as needed.

The ideal candidate will have extensive tooling experience in manufacturing, strong technical and mechanical aptitude, and proven supervisory skills to lead a tool room team toward optimal plant performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tooling experience in manufacturing (plastics or automotive preferred).
• 3+ years supervisory experience in tooling.
• Excellent technical and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise all associates in the tool room while working on the shop floor.
• Coordinate tooling repair activity to meet plant quality and schedule requirements.
• Direct plant tool repair activity to meet plant efficiency and utilization targets.
• Control outside tool repair costs as much as possible.
• Maintain performance to Tool Room budget while working with Process Eng. Manager.
• Troubleshoot issues on new and existing processes.
• Develop a measurement tool to ensure output matches staffing.
• Provide support across all three shifts.
• Oversee and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and laws.
• Plan, assign and direct work; Appraise direct reports.
• Address complaints and resolve problems within tooling department; guide repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair molds, providing hands-on guidance.

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Summary:

The Tooling Supervisor will oversee the processing of mold repair and manage the activities to achieve optimal levels of productivity, quality, and safety to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise all associates in the tool room while working directly with them on the shop floor with everyday tasks.
• Coordinate tooling repair activity to meet plant quality and schedule requirements.
• Direct plant tool repair activity to meet plant efficiency and utilization targets.
• Control outside tool repair costs as much as possible.
• Maintain performance to Tool Room budget while working directly with Process Eng. Manager.
• Troubleshoot issues on new and existing processes.
• Develop a measurement tool to ensure output equates to staffing.
• Available to provide support to all three shifts.
• Oversee and adhere to all company policies and procedures (i.e., quality policy manual, employee handbook)
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in respective areas.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s plans, policies and applicable laws.
• Plan, assign and direct work.
• Appraise performance of direct reports.
• Address complaints and resolve problems within the tooling department and use the company progressive discipline procedure to address employee issues of direct reports.
• Troubleshoot and repair molds, providing guidance (being hands on)
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of tooling experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably plastics or automotive)
• 3+ years supervisory experience in a tooling environment.
• Must have excellent technical and mechanical aptitude.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Ability to lift 5-25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

• This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.