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Stable Manufacturing Company
Tool and Die Manager
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What they do
A Tool and Die Maker builds the tools and dies used to make a variety of products and appliances. Works with mechanical engineers to build and assemble parts according to blueprints.
$58,445 / year median in South Carolina
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Stability Matters. Tool & Die Manager If you've built your career in Tool & Die, you know how much the Automotive industry can change. Programs come and go, volumes shift, and companies restructure. This opportunity is different. Join a long-standing, highly stable Tier 1 automotive manufacturer with a proven commitment to its people, operations, and future. This is a company that continues to invest in its facilities, tooling, technology, and workforce and is looking for an experienced Tool & Die leader who wants a place to build a long-term career. You'll lead an experienced Tool Room team, support high-volume automotive production, and have the resources and support to keep tooling performing at the level the operation demands. Why This Opportunity? Long-standing stability in the Automotive industry Strong, established Tier 1 Manufacturing operation Continued Investment in tooling, equipment, and plant operations Opportunity to lead and develop an experienced Tool & Die Team High visibility with plant and senior leadership Long-term career opportunity with a company that values skilled trades and promotes from within What You'll Do Lead all Tool & Die activities supporting high-volume automotive production Manage Tool & Die Makers, machinists, apprentices, and Tool Room personnel Oversee die maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, refurbishment, and preventive maintenance Support new tooling builds, sampling, tryouts, validation, and production launches Drive fast, permanent solutions to tooling issues impacting downtime, quality, scrap, and throughput Partner closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to keep operations running efficiently Manage outside tooling vendors, inventory, departmental spending, and capital projects Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and automotive quality-system requirements Lead continuous improvement, 5S, TPM, and tooling reliability initiatives Develop the team through training, mentoring, succession planning, and hands-on technical leadership What We're Looking For 7+ years of progressive Tool & Die experience in a manufacturing environment Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a Tool Room Strong automotive stamping and production tooling background Hands-on knowledge of die troubleshooting, repair, modification, and preventive maintenance Experience with presses, blueprint reading, and related tooling processes Understanding of
APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, IATF
16949, and automotive quality requirements Bachelors Degree, Associate Degree, Tool & Die Apprenticeship, or Journeyman Certification preferred Why Make the Move? Because stability matters. You've spent years developing a trade and leadership skill set that is difficult to replace. The next move should be somewhere that recognizes that value and gives you the opportunity to stay, grow, and make an impact for the long term. This is a stable, established automotive manufacturer that continues to invest in its operation and its people—even as the industry around it changes. If you're looking for more stability, more opportunity, and a brighter future, we'd love to speak with you.Pay:
$130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you ever worked with Class A Dies? How many years of Tier 1 Automotive experience do you have?Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans