Tool Room Supervisor

Tool Room Supervisor

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.