Tool & Die Supervisor

Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Leads and directs Toolmakers in daily activities and projects.
• Ensures all equipment and machinery in the department is operating in a safe manner and complies with manufacture specifications.
• Key person working with customers and Die Shops on new tooling launches and changes ensuring timeline and budget requirements are met.
• Attends die review and run-off sessions as required at the die shop and in-house at both Samuel facilities in Brantford, Ontario (SMB), and Columbia TN (SMP).
• This will ensure the tooling meets our standards and/or equipment specifications.
• Affords assistance in the design of new tooling or die improvements as required by customers and die shops.
• Provides SMP Management Teams with updates on the status of Tool builds and delivery.
• Affords support in launching new Tooling at SMP facility ensuring any issues encountered are reported to the die shop and customer with resolution to issues identified implemented.
• Works with SMB and SMP Toolrooms to ensure all project objectives regarding tooling are being met.
• Supports the Samuel Automotive Sales team in pursuing new business and the ability to process customer requests on current SMB and SMP equipment.
• Assists the Samuel Automotive Sales team in obtaining cost information from die shops for new tooling or tooling improvements as required.
• Manages Die PM Program working with Toolmakers at the SMP Columbia facility.
• Supports continuous improvement activities as requested.
• Ensures adherence to all government and companywide safety procedures and 5S guidelines.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Technical Diploma/Degree required in Tool and Die Design or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 6-8 years of job-related experience as a Toolmaker in an automotive tooling environment preferred.
• CAD experience preferred.

General

• Complies with the designated IATF16949 responsibilities, environmental management system, health & safety and company rules and guidelines.
• Ensures company safety policies are adhered to and safe work habits are utilized by all department personnel and visitors.
• Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as always required.
• Maintains a high standard of general housekeeping consistent with 5S standards.
• Strives for continuous improvement.

EEO Statement

EEO - Samuel, Son & Co. U.S. Inc. provides equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.