Tooling and Design Manager

DONATELLE PLASTICS LLC - 2.9

New Brighton, MN Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $148,000 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications CNC tooling

Full Job Description Overview of Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities Responsible for technical management and oversight of all Design and Tool Room activities Stay abreast of new technologies and support the budgeting, planning, acquisition and maintenance of equipment required to meet business objectives. Accountable for the efficiency and effectiveness of all processes utilized in the Design and Tooling areas through: Continually evaluate current processes and identify areas for improvement. Make recommendations and carry out the implementation of improvements. Ensure processes are being followed. Accountable for on-time delivery of design and tooling commitments to support development and production schedules. Responsible for ensuring exceptional quality of work completed by the department that is consistent with organizational standards. Responsible for budget compliance on all work within the Design and Tooling areas Leadership Responsibilities Responsible for the budgeting and planning of staff required to execute Donatelle's business plan. Oversee the hiring, training, professional development, performance management and compensation of personnel in support of department and organizational objectives. Analyze the workflow within the Design and Tooling areas and manage the distribution and scheduling of work to ensure the most efficient use of organization resources. Communicate and reinforce policies, safety issues, and organizational objectives to staff members. Provide leadership through the demonstration of company values to Tooling and Design Team Member Associates through communication and personal action. Facilitate and promote inter-departmental workflow and cross utilization of resources and strong relationships within Design and Tooling department and with other departments within Donatelle. Responsible for providing input to resource and capital planning required to execute Donatelle's business plan.

General Responsibilities:

Interact with management and all other departments to participate in problem solving and to recommend potential improvements. Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual. Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Minimum two-year vocational diploma in Machining, Tool & Die, or Moldmaking Minimum 10 years mold making, CNC equipment operation, and general tool room experience required. Minimum 10 years combined experience with injection molding, CNC production machining, LSR and secondary operations. Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience preferred

Other Qualifications and Desired Skills:

Strong people management skills Knowledgeable in CAD/CAM Proficient computer skills Strong problem solving and troubling shooting