Automotive Tooling Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist the General Manager in setting annual budgets and capital spending requirements for production and tooling departments.
• Support and assist the production and tooling manager positions as needed.
• Report data for Monthly Management Review meetings.
• Ensure proper manpower allocation aligns with production and tooling requirements.
• Assist in production and tooling trouble-shooting activities.                                 
• Ensure NASG Escalation Procedures are followed and swift action taken to minimize process waste (i.e.: downtime, scrap, inefficiency etc.). 
• Evaluate & Review Production and Tooling Manager goals; provide feedback, correction, or direction as needed.
• Responsible for reviewing performance reviews of all direct reports and support mentoring, counseling, & corrective actions as needed.
• Continuous interaction with management team and be a driver of the TQPS philosophy.
• Lead and Mentor A.I. team meetings as required & requested.
• Demonstrate operational improvement - using Continuous Improvements, A.I. Team Suggestion Routers and Tangible Cost Savings to meet annual goals.
• Foster open communication through cross functional team meetings to ensure common goals and objectives to avoid unnecessary downtime.                        
• Advocate and promote the adherence to company policies and administering effective pro-associate practices.
• Ensure team member training is maintained at the expected level for required documents, procedures, & processes.           
• Oversee training and development of toolmakers and operations leaders to meet the company business development plans by use of the Career Path Planning and Apprentice Training schemes.
• Ensure compliance with Safety Policies and Practices.                                       
• Incident (Near Misses and accidents) Investigations are timely for proper Corrective Actions
• Ensure 5-S standards are maintained.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Policies and Practices.
• Ensure all Quality procedures are followed in conjunction with the Quality Department.    
• Promote Quality achievement & performance.
• Assist Quality in IATF16949 Tooling management requirements.
• Follow-up and execute as needed on Corrective Actions.
• Ensure the tracking of all Work Orders, Tooling or Maintenance, for timely & accurate repair
• Implement and oversee Die Preventive Maintenance System.
• Oversee tooling supplies and critical spare parts for the tool room so these are maintained at appropriate levels to ensure timely repair.
• Act as a technical advisor to interpret prints for tooling modifications, accuracy, &/or improvements.
• Any additional duties assigned by next level leader.        

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Prefer B.A. or Associates degree related to manufacturing or relative management experience in an automotive stamping environment.

Experience:

• 3 years as Assistant General Manager, Plant Manager, etc. in Stamping Industry
• 5 years administering/supervising in Stamping Industry
• Prior Experience in Production, Materials, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Human Resources

Personal/Technical Skills: 

• Demonstrated strong leadership qualities.
• Minimum 5 years supervising Tool and Die makers.
• Self-motivated, self-directed and able to make and meet specific goals in the Tooling Department.
• Will possess the organizational skills necessary to maintain company records to ensure IATF compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T for part requirements interpretation, feasibility and die / gauge design review.
• Demonstrate a “hands on” approach.

Language Skills: 

• Required - to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace.
• Preferred - Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Computer/Software: 

• Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Internet, etc.).
• User of CAD or CAD readers for detail die design reviews, part design reviews, simulation and overlays.
• Working knowledge and experience with ERP/MRP software.

Travel: 

• Must be willing to travel up to 10% to visit customers, suppliers, and other manufacturing sites.