Tool & Die Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide leadership, and direct and manage tool and die colleagues to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.

JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

• Support the Company's mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities.
• Must have 200 or more dies within the plant.
• Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate.
• Provide key input into the development of the Plant's strategic business plan and identify and track key measurable to support plant business plan goals.
• Develop and drive the development of departmental strategy goals and identify and track key measurable to support the department goals.
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with plant business plan goals.
• Responsible for tool and die department safety, quality, production and delivery objectives.
• Responsible for leading all tool and die activities in the plant.
• Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
• Assist, as required, plant activities to achieve customer cost reductions goals.
• Provide active leadership role in meeting / exceeding customer expectations in all related areas.
• Utilize teamwork to develop plant synergy.
• Develop and manage die preventive maintenance schedules.
• Responsible for ensuring accountability and discipline.
• Responsible for maintaining maximum levels of production utilization and efficiency.
• Responsible for driving the work team to assure timely and efficient repair of dies in order to achieve maximum throughput.
• Drive department manning levels and utilization to assure compliance to budget.
• Provide leadership and promote positive moral and ensure a total team concept.
• Provide the proactive leadership necessary to achieve and maintain a continuous improvement mind set for the team.
• Coordinate and assess required training and team building.
• Provide colleagues with the necessary training to be successful in their roles.
• Assure work orders are prioritized appropriately.
• Champion assigned engineering changes, communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments.
• Provide input into quoting and business development activities (pricing, program management, plant capacity, etc.)
• Direct, drive and participate in problem solving methods for related plant and customer issues.
• Responsible for overall department coordination and communication.
• Communicate key information to the organization through the daily "shift to shift" communication plan.
• Drive and support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and quality registrations (ex.

TS 16949, ISO

14001, etc.)

• Assure all direct reports are aware of their Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) responsibilities and hold all direct reports accountable.
• Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
• Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized and verify individual usage of personal protection equipment (PPE) by the work team.
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in performing all daily work activities.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
• Maintain high level of housekeeping in the work area.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex.

Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II procedures, etc.)

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct leadership to Tool and Die Supervisors and hourly colleagues.
• Ability to identify, select, train and coach management talent.
• Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science in Manufacturing, Engineering or Industrial Technology preferred. Master degree preferred. Minimum of eight (8) years' experience as a maintenance supervisor and/or Journeyman Tool & Die Maker preferred, and two (2) years of management experience. Knowledge of manufacturing, stamping, and/or assembly processes as required for the position.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong knowledge of TS 16949 and

ISO 14001

regulations. Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills. Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations. Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to mentor and teach the team in effective problem solving methods.

Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills. Experience as a training facilitator preferred. Ability to work well with others in a team environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office software. Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Duties include but are not limited to stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk and hear, with an ability to travel. When visiting plant site locations, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration or hazardous materials. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or working conditions.