Tooling Manager: Lead Safety-Driven Manufacturing Excellence

Sharon Tube Company; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Tuition assistance

Bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Immediate vesting

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in Rochelle, IL is seeking a Tooling Manager to lead the tooling department, drive safety and efficiency, and support capital projects across manufacturing operations. The role requires deep mill tooling expertise and strong collaboration with Production and Maintenance teams.

You will oversee tooling procurement, inventory control, and design improvements to optimize mill performance, while mentoring staff and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of pipe and tube mill experience.
• Experience with mill setup and tooling.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong measurement, precision, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing tooling inventory and procurement.
• Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities of the tooling department while promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Ensure tooling is properly maintained, readily available, and in acceptable operating condition.
• Coordinate the procurement of tooling and tooling components.
• Manage tooling inventory and implement cost-effective purchasing strategies.
• Design, modify, and improve tooling to support production requirements and optimize mill performance.
• Develop and maintain tooling inventory tracking systems and documentation.
• Oversee mill setups to ensure accuracy, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support to operators and setup personnel.
• Partner with Production and Maintenance teams to resolve equipment and process issues.

Skills

Pipe & tube mill experience

Mill setup & tooling

Blueprint interpretation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Inventory & procurement

Leadership

MS Office

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's degree or technical training

Job description

Zekelman Industries in Rochelle, IL is seeking a Tooling Manager to lead the tooling department, drive safety and efficiency, and support capital projects across manufacturing operations. The role requires deep mill tooling expertise and strong collaboration with Production and Maintenance teams.

You will oversee tooling procurement, inventory control, and design improvements to optimize mill performance, while mentoring staff and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.