A Tier I Automotive Supplier for Metal Stampings and Welded Assemblies located in Gadsden, Al has an immediate full-time position for:
TOOL ROOM SUPERVISOR
POSITION
- This position work in conjunction with the Tool Room Manager to coordinate Tool and Die Maintenance. Candidate will be responsible for the supervision of 8-10 tool and die technicians in a multi-shift operation. Candidate must have experience with Metal Stamping dies (progressive, transfer, robotic tandem, deep draw, etc.). Candidate must have leadership ability and the ability to work well in a team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires 6-10 years of experience with metal stamping dies (Progressive, Blanking, Tandem & Transfer dies)
- Strong leadership and organization skills required
- Ability to organize and delegate tooling work load to tool and die technicians
- Ability to coordinate tools in and out of shop to ensure efficiency within shop
- Ability to manage and maintain preventative maintenance systems and work order systems
- Ensure line call are getting answered in a timely manner
- Monitor Tooling downtime and implement corrective actions for high downtime jobs
- Maintain Spare parts inventory within shop to ensure proper parts are on hand
- Work closely with Tool Room Manager to ensure tools are ready on a timely basis “prior to run schedule”
- Identify and recommend current part “material deficiencies”
- Staying involved with Continuous Improvement team and projects
- Aid in the development of tool room staff
- Candidate must be familiar with trouble shooting and repair methods of stamping dies
- Knowledge and experience with welding common steel and tooling steel required
- Knowledge and experience with welding high strength steel, cast steel, and aluminum a plus
- Knowledge and experience of tool room equipment (Mill, Lathes, Surface Grinders, etc.)
OTHER
- Knowledge and experience of CNC equipment a plus
- Certified tool & die designation a plus
- Previous supervision experience a plus
- Automotive experience preferred
We are looking for an eager, results-driven candidate with a hands-on work ethic.