**POSITION SUMMARY:
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Provide leadership, and direct and manage tool and die associates to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity, and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.
**JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.
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Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities.
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Direct report for the supervisors in the Tool Room.
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Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate. Escalate and report to manager as required.
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Provide key input into the development of the Plant’s strategic business plan and identify and track key measurable to support plant business plan goals.
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Develop and drive the development of departmental strategy goals and identify and track key measurable to support the department goals.
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Provide direction and leadership consistent with plant business plan goals.
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Responsible for tool and die department safety, quality, production and delivery objectives.
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Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
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Assist, as required, plant activities to achieve cost reductions goals.
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Utilize teamwork to develop plant synergy.
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Develop and manage die preventive maintenance schedules, manage spare part levels.
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Responsible for ensuring accountability and discipline.
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Responsible for maintaining maximum levels of production utilization and efficiency.
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Responsible for driving the work team to assure timely and efficient repair of dies in order to achieve maximum throughput.
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Drive department manning levels and utilization to assure compliance to budget.
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Provide leadership and promote positive moral and ensure a total team concept.
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Provide the proactive leadership necessary to achieve and maintain a continuous improvement mind set for the team.
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Assure work orders are prioritized appropriately.
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Direct, drive and participate in problem solving methods for related plant and customer issues.
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Lead activities for any outside die work with vendors.
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Drive and support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and quality registrations (ex. TS 16949, ISO 14001, etc.)
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Assure all direct reports are aware of their Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) responsibilities and hold all direct reports accountable.
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Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
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Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized and verify individual usage of personal protection equipment (PPE) by the work team.
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Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in performing all daily work activities.
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Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
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Maintain high level of housekeeping in the work area.
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Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II procedures, etc.)
LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provides direct leadership to Tool and Die Supervisors and hourly associates.
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Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
**REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor’s Degree
in Applied Science in Manufacturing, Engineering or Industrial Technology
preferred. Master degree preferred.
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Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience as a maintenance supervisor and/or Journeyman Tool & Die Maker preferred.
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Knowledge of manufacturing, stamping, and/or assembly processes as required for the position.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
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Strong knowledge of TS 16949 and ISO 14001 regulations.
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Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
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Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.
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Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES
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Ability to mentor and teach the team in effective problem solving methods.
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Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
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Experience as a training facilitator preferred.
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Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
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Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast paced environment.
You should be proficient in:
- Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)
- Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
- Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience