Tooling Manager

Awarded

We are looking for a new challenge and are open to opportunities in different locations.

About the role

We are searching for a Lead Tooling Supervisor at our Duncan, SC location. The role involves:

• Leading and supervising the Tooling team
• Planning, coordinating, and executing tooling changes
• Maintaining preventive maintenance schedules
• Tracking and analyzing tooling performance issues
• Managing tooling inventory levels
• Implementing tooling solutions and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Maintaining compliance with company standards
• Ensuring team members understand and fulfill their responsibilities
• Applying and maintaining knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements (CSR)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide the Tooling team
• Plan, coordinate, and execute tooling changes
• Develop, maintain, and monitor preventive maintenance schedules
• Track, analyze, and drive corrective actions for predictive maintenance and tooling performance issues
• Manage tooling inventory levels
• Coordinate and implement tooling solutions, including fixtures and EOAT requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects
• Maintain accurate shift logs and ensure effective communication across shifts
• Promote compliance with company standards related to quality, environmental management, health and safety, and data security
• Ensure team members understand and fulfill their responsibilities regarding product quality, workplace safety, environmental impact, and information security
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through training, coaching, knowledge sharing, and ongoing professional development
• Apply and maintain knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements (CSR)

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining injection, compression, and blow molding equipment in the plastics industry
• Previous experience supervising or leading maintenance/tooling personnel in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of tooling, molds, fixtures, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT)
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve tooling and equipment issues efficiently
• Knowledge of mold changeovers and tooling optimization to minimize downtime
• Experience managing tooling inventory and spare parts
• Understanding of quality systems and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Skills

• Leadership and supervision skills
• Tooling and maintenance expertise
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Customer-specific requirements knowledge
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits

Join a dynamic team that shapes the future of mobility. Enjoy training and learning opportunities, and contribute to sustainable solutions in the automotive industry.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position available.

Contact

Kaitlyn Wingate
Human Resources
+1 864 486-0888
recruiting@roechling-automotive.us
Röchling Automotive USA LLP
2275 Picton Parkway
44312 Akron, OH, United States