Tooling Supervisor

IntePros; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IntePros is seeking a Tooling Supervisor for a Medical Device/Manufacturing client in Williamsport, PA. The role leads hourly tooling personnel, ensures minimal downtime, and maintains safe, efficient production.

Responsibilities include supervising tool room activities and the repair/maintenance of molds and dies, developing cost estimates, training apprentices, and coordinating with maintenance and production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in tooling.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding, mold design, and mold/die operations.
• Familiarity with SAP, Master Control or similar systems, and Minitab is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Relentless commitment to safety and quality.
• Supervise tool room activities related to repair/maintenance of tools; fabricate new components and develop items.
• Maintain traceability of tooling assets within SAP.
• Assure efficient departmental scheduling and use of personnel/equipment.
• Train new tool room personnel during orientation period.
• Prepare cost estimates for die, mold and damaged equipment repairs and delivery.
• Develop and maintain an effective organization to meet short/long-range requirements.
• Exercise control of the department budget and expenses.
• Evaluate personnel and submit reports; recommend actions as needed.
• Safeguard samples, confidential information, and personnel records.
• Promote a safe work environment and compliance with client safety programs.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment per client 5S program.
• Travel up to 5% per year.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Time management

Conflict resolution

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Master Control or similar

Minitab

Job description

IntePros is currently looking for a Tooling Supervisor to join one of our growing Medical Device/Manufacturing clients in Williamsport, PA. The Tooling Supervisor will responsible for leading the hourly tooling personnel in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring minimal downtime and impact on production. Supervise production, maintenance and repair of molds and dies; assure efficient personnel and equipment use; provide designer guidance; schedule work; prepare cost estimates; guide apprenticeship program; occasional troubleshoot in or out-of-plant tooling problems; make related recommendations.

Tooling Supervisor Responsibilities

• Relentless commitment to safety and quality
• Supervise and direct tool room activities related to the repair / maintenance of tools; fabrication of new components, new item development.
• Maintain traceability of tooling assets within SAP.
• Assure efficient departmental personnel and equipment scheduling and use.
• Training of new tool room personnel during their orientation period.
• Support all departments requesting guidance in tooling related issues.
• Prepare cost estimates for die, mold and damaged equipment repairs and delivery.
• Develop and maintain an effective organization to meet short / long-range requirements.
• Exercise adequate control of expense budget.
• Evaluate assigned personnel; promptly submit required personnel reports; recommend required action, i.e., salary change, promotion, discharge.
• Safeguard samples, confidential information and personnel records.
• Promote a safe work environment, maintaining adequate knowledge of safety rules and regulations relevant to tool room and compliance of same.
• Actively participate and comply with all client HSE programs and regulations.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with client 5S program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering, preferably in machining, manufacturing, industrial, or plastics.

Tooling Supervisor Work Experience

• Hands-on tooling experience
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of injection molding, systematic molding, mold design, mold assembly, and machine operations.

Tooling Supervisor Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• Must have excellent interpersonal & problem-solving skills & be able to interface with employees in all levels of the organization; must possess good organization, time-management, negotiating & conflict resolution skills.
• Must be familiar with computers and various software programs.
• Familiarity with SAP, Master Control or similar systems and databases, a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical tools and Minitab.
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements

• 5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Tooling Supervisor Additional Requirements

• Frequent standing, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and walking.
• Must have excellent organizational interpersonal and problem-solving skills and be able to interface with employees in all levels of the organization and in a variety of situations.
• Effective personal time management skills and must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, and prioritize with constant interuptions.
• Must have the cognitive ability to plan, execute to goal, supervise and coordinate the work of a team in area of responsibility.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and effectively resolve conflicts.
• Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Leadership skills and must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures.
• Read and interpret data, information and documents.
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments with guidance from management as needed.