Team Leader, Sr. - Tool & Die Dept.

Safety Statement:

This is a safety sensitive position.

 Job Purpose:

This position will be responsible for all facets of tool & die and machining principles related to the manufacturing sector and must be well versed in various tool and die craftsmanship skills. This position is also responsible for standard operating/production procedures, safety, quality and housekeeping, as well as continuous improvement initiatives within the Tool and Die Department.   In addition, this position provides support to all areas of the operation and will be responsible for the supervision of team members assigned to the designated area. 

 Essential Functions:

Works with manufacturing to build or repair any production tooling needed to produce our products and works well with others to determine the root cause of problems and provide solutions.

• Provides direction and leadership to the tooling department to include training and development. 
• Cross trains tool and die apprentices. 
• Coordinates die engineering changes/modifications/repairs with production to ensure dies and other production tooling are ready to run when required.
• Tracks work order completion and open projects.  Submits work orders in a timely manner.
• Updates Manager on completion status.
• Ensures that tooling is properly built, accurately assembled, and ready for production use.
• Prioritizes workflow to meet or exceed production demands.
• Determines most efficient tooling actions to be taken while considering long-term effects, tool life expectancy, time available, and procedures and equipment available.
• Coordinates tooling revisions and repairs with outside vendors when resources limit available action in-house.
• Obtains pertinent information that will assist in tooling builds/revision/repair.
• Participates in budget planning and capital requests for tool room equipment and supplies.
• Coordinates team’s continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensures the shop and equipment is organized and updated.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

 Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 7 years of tool and die experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing, supervising, and/or leading people.
• 7+ years of experience in Tool & Die as a Toolmaker with a strong leadership personality to drive improvement changes.
• Completion of a Tool & Die apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Strong machining and CAD/CAM background.
• Must have the ability to drive motorized equipment or vehicles and have a valid driver’s license.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Ability to motivate in high pressure situations.
• Good overall people skills.
• Great communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to speak English.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to provide day-to-day floor leadership to a diverse work group.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and make informed decisions relating to area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in tool and die. 
• Minimum of 6 months experience managing, supervising, and/or leading people.
• Mastercam / Wire EDM knowledge
• Metallurgy / heat treat knowledge
• Tool design/drafting experience
• Mold experience
• Welding experience

 Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to chest and shoulder level. Occasionally pushes and/or pulls up to 100 pounds with a manual or electrical pallet jack.  Able to withstand 8 to 10 hours standing on a concrete surface. Must wear applicable and proper protective equipment including, but not limited to, protective eye and/or hearing equipment to safely perform job duties.  Will occasionally be exposed to chemicals, dust, heat, cold, gas, and/or fumes.  Must be able to adjust physically to normal plant environmental conditions (above moderate heat and cold) and to adapt quickly to physical applications requiring varying motor skills.

 This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

(Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within the job description at any time.)