Tooling Coordinator

About the role

The Tooling Coordinator plays a critical role in managing and overseeing the lifecycle of tooling assets within our corrugated packaging manufacturing environment. This position ensures that all tooling requirements, including cutting dies, printing plates, and associated tooling are accurately planned, procured, maintained, and tracked to support efficient production schedules and quality standards. The coordinator acts as a liaison between design and production to facilitate timely tooling delivery and resolve any issues that may arise. By maintaining detailed records and coordinating preventive maintenance, the Tooling Coordinator helps minimize downtime and optimize tooling performance. Ultimately, this role contributes to the seamless operation of manufacturing processes by ensuring that all tooling resources are available, functional, and compliant with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement, maintenance, and inventory management of printing plates, cutting dies, and related tooling to support production needs.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to understand tooling requirements and specifications for new and existing products.
• Track tooling usage, condition, and lifecycle status, ensuring timely repairs or replacements to prevent production delays.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to tooling assets, including maintenance schedules, calibration data, and compliance reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize tooling processes and reduce costs.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of experience in tooling coordination, manufacturing support, or a related role. Basic computer skills and proficiency with inventory management systems are required. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, as well as excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors, are necessary. The ability to lift 50 lbs is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a corrugated packaging or printing environment is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of tooling specific to flexographic printing or die-cutting (flatbed/rotary) is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with tooling design principles.
• Experience with ERP systems like Amtech for tooling and inventory management.

Company Overview

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, Mill to Market company, specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States.