Tool & Die Supervisor

Scope of the Position

Supervise tool makers to guarantee activities are performed properly in regard to repair and troubleshooting of Transfer and Progressive Dies. 

Responsibilities


* Repair all Transfer and Progressive Dies


* Advanced TIG Welding a MUST


* Tear-down of Dies and Repair issues from parts


* Organize priorities and assign activities in the tooling area.


* Responsible for carrying out the maintenance plan and tool improvement plan.


* Responsible for maintaining tooling indicators up to date and for establishing follow-up programs for all the information related to improvements and the reduction of overtime, scrap and down times.


* Establish maintenance routines per every single die, improve tool room resources.


* Train toolmakers on maintenance tasks and help the department with any new projects, drawing check, etc.


* Keep focused on ISO TS and be prepared for audits, lead the 5s´s in the department and maintain in contact with the tool room manager in terms of updates, new projects and/or urgent requisitions.


* Ensure compliance with tooling planning.


* Manage and follow-up the manpower plan and the die protection plan, as well as to guarantee quality at 100%.


* Coordinate the production plan monitoring and check priorities at the tool room and implement the QDC program and any engineering changes.

Qualifications


* 10 plus years’ work experience in related field


* Tool Repair of Transfer and Progressive Dies


* Tool Adjustments


* Press Troubleshooting


* Advance TIG Welding


* Certifications from accredited schools in computer systems


* Knowledge of basic computer hardware and applications software.


* Strong organizational skills.


* Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).


* Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.


* Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.

Requirements


* Associates Degree in Tooling or;


* Five to eight years related work experience in a tooling environment.


* Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and workers’ compensation legislation.


* Strong organizational skills.


* Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).


* Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.


* Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.


* Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.


* Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.


* Strong analytical ability


* Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required


* Troubleshooting ability is required


* Strong decision making and problem solving skills


* Demonstrated good internal customer service skills


* Ability to manage multiple projects.


* Detail oriented

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