2ND SHIFT TEAM LEADER - TOOL AND DIE - TATE

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt; Duration: Permanent; Location: Red Lion, PA

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $600m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner. Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact. We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

About the role

The Team Leader, Tool and Die oversee tooling operations to ensure precision, quality, and production efficiency. The role leads all Tool & Die technicians, coordinates maintenance and fabrication activities, and supports troubleshooting. The position contributes to tooling reliability, production performance, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Own tooling performance by ensuring dies, molds, and tools meet production requirements.
• Coordinate tool fabrication, maintenance, and repair activities across production needs.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.
• Ensure tooling setups support production efficiency and dimensional accuracy standards.
• Monitor tool wear, performance, and maintenance schedules to prevent failures.
• Support new tool development, testing, and implementation within production processes.
• Lead tool and die technicians to ensure accurate and efficient task execution.
• Assign daily work, prioritize tooling tasks, and adjust workloads as needed.
• Provide hands-on guidance during complex fabrication and repair activities.
• Monitor team performance and ensure adherence to tooling standards and procedures.
• Communicate priorities, issues, and updates to maintenance and production leadership.
• Promote accountability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement across the team.
• Ensure all tooling work complies with safety standards and machine guarding requirements.