The Tooling Supervisor coordinates and oversees the activities of the employees engaged in operating machines/equipment for general die maintenance and repair at the press machines and assists the Tool Manager to ensure that production rates, schedules, quality, quantity and safety requirements are met. This position is on a night shift rotation.

• Proficient in all department operations, providing absence relief when required.
• Develops or revises standard operational practices and observes associates to ensure compliance with standards.
• Conducts on-the-job training.
• Understands the policies for disciplinary action following guidelines and administering.
• Identifies problems and applies corrective action.
• Monitors employee performance and conducts evaluations of employees performance.
• Reviews reports and resolves operational manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost or delays.
• Conducts all responsibilities held by a department supervisor.
• Complies, stores and retrieves departmental records and maintains confidentiality.
• Completes required departmental documentation.
• Has general awareness of safety requirements and regulations.
• Understands the requirements and uses of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Responsible for proper collection, disposal and management of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.
• Has general awareness and knowledge of ISO14001/TS16949, environmental standards, and how it affects the department.
• Has completed the overview for statistical process control.
• Trained on work instructions and easily identifies location of work instructions in department.
• Understands the work order system and follows through on work order completion.
• Develops PM schedules for Tools and equipment.
• Completes weekly Safety Inspections and Observations
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Skilled Trades Certificate or Associates Degree in Tooling and five to eight years related work experience in a tooling environment.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and workers compensation legislation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with attention to detail. Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Overtime as required