Tooling Manager at Kreate – Findlay, Ohio

Kreate is a family-owned plastic injection molding company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, with operations across five states. We create consumer goods sold by major retailers—products that improve everyday experiences for the people who use them.

What makes Kreate different is how we think. We’re on a mission to reimagine familiar product categories and turn “same old” into “new and improved.” That mindset drives everything we do—from product development and manufacturing to how we invest in our people and run our operations.

Innovation at Kreate isn’t limited to engineering or design teams. It shows up on the plant floor, in continuous improvement efforts, in how we adopt new technologies, and in how we support our teams. We’re always evolving—our processes, our tools, and our capabilities—because we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere.

As a family-owned company, we take a long-term approach to growth. We value accountability, collaboration, and people who take pride in their work. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, learn new skills, and help shape how we build products and run our business.

If you’re looking for a place where innovation is expected, initiative is encouraged, and your work truly matters, we’d love to Kreate the future together.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Tooling Manager to oversee all aspects of mold and tooling lifecycle management across multiple facilities. This role will combine strong technical expertise with leadership capabilities to drive tooling performance, consistency, and reliability enterprise-wide.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee all new mold builds, ensuring compliance with internal tooling standards, design specifications, and quality requirements.
• Develop and implement robust preventative maintenance (PM) schedules for all molds within the tooling fleet.
• Maintain an accurate mold and tooling asset list by collaborating with on-site tooling personnel across facilities.
• Lead onboarding and qualification of new mold vendors for both new builds and repairs.
• Track and manage mold and tooling movements as production programs shift between facilities.
• Train and oversee on-site tooling staff to ensure proper mold care, handling, and documentation practices.
• Serve as the central point of contact for tooling-related issues, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Collaboration with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to support tooling reliability and minimize downtime.
• Audit mold performance and condition to identify and resolve recurring issues.
• Ensure all tooling operations comply with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in mold/tooling engineering with experience managing multi-site tooling programs.
• Strong understanding of mold design, tool steel selection, injection molding processes, and PM best practices.
• Experience working with external tooling vendors, including quoting, build validation, and repair coordination.
• Skilled in asset tracking and tooling lifecycle management systems.
• Proven ability to lead and train cross-functional and site-level personnel.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to vendor and plant locations as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Technology, or a related field preferred.

Company Details:

· Location: Kreate in Findlay OH

Kreate is an equal opportunity employer. The Statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

The pay range for this role is:
125,000 - 150,000 USD per year(2000 IND - FINDLAY)