Tool Room Supervisor in Benton Harbor, Michigan at Linacast, Inc.

Job Summary: Responsible for managing all operations and personnel within the Tool & Mold Department. Reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all new tooling builds, timing, and cost control
• Responsible for all mold maintenance.
• Supervise multi-shift tool room personnel, to include training, establishing performance expectations, work scheduling, analyzing and resolving work problems; approve personnel actions such as hiring, rate increases, promotions, and disciplinary measures.
• Track molds through all phases of development including PPAP process
• Work with various vendors to procure materials necessary for tooling builds
• Participate in daily spending meetings with Plant Manager
• Develops training programs for both department and non-department personnel
• Communicate with Production Control in scheduling mold and cell changes
• Schedule, approve and submit employee timecard records using the ADP payroll system
• Enforce 5S safety standards and ensure employees are working in a safe manner
• Support production, maintenance, and quality teams with technical expertise
• Manage expenses for Tool Shop and make recommendation for needs.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to tool repair personnel in regard to tool repairs, modifications, trouble shooting, etc.
• Oversee all machining operations within the tool room.
• Hire, onboard, and train new employees.
• Schedule machine workloads and assign tasks based on project priorities.
• Determine project timelines and ensure work stays on schedule.
• Administer disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Travel to vendor locations to verify completed work before it is shipped to our facility.
• Coordinate machine repairs, maintenance, and general equipment upkeep.
• Provide oversight and support for Welding and Bench personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Tool & Die Maker/Patternmaker
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership position in a tool room
• Thorough understanding of technology and procedures required of tool making process.
• Strong understanding of permanent mold process
• Understanding of casting process preferably aluminum casting
• Strong leadership skills
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical certification in Tool & Die, Machining, Patternmaking, or related trade preferred
• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field a plus
• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker credential highly preferred
• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Tool & Die Maker, Patternmaker, or Mold Maker (aligns with the original description)
• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience in a tool room or mold department
• Demonstrated experience in: Mold maintenance and repair, new tooling builds (VRC/PRC), and Permanent mold processes
• Casting processes
• Experience managing multi-shift personnel, training programs, and performance expectations
• Experience working with vendors and coordinating material procurement
• Familiarity with PPAP processes and tooling development phases
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and manufacturing systems

Work Environment:

• The job works in conditions with constant exposure to noise, odors, dust, drafts and chemicals.
• May include seasonally hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
• Bending/Twisting 15%
• Standing or Walking 60%
• Sitting/Data Entry 25%

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position supporting a multi-shift facility. Work hours are set at the plant level with expected work schedule.

Travel: As needed

Safety Policy:

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Safety is to be given primary importance in every aspect of planning and performing work on behalf of Linamar Corporation. Linamar Corporation’s goal is to prevent all industrial injury and illness.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Linamar Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.