Cutting Tool SupervisorThe Cutting Tool Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. This role focuses on supporting production by resolving processing constraints through effective problem-solving, preventative maintenance, and tool optimization. The selected candidate will develop and maintain tooling standards, manage changes and sourcing for new and existing tools, coordinate preventative maintenance, and control tooling costs through evaluations to ensure the best value.Nature and Scope / Principal Accountabilities:Interface with manufacturing to resolve processing issues through preventative maintenance or potential tool changesDevelop and maintain tool standards, tool drawings, and tool identification recordsIdentify critical spare components, establish inventory and replenish systemManage all costs for initial builds and audit any change to cost to assure lowest cost per unitResearch alternative tooling sources for better cost, quality, and deliveryWork closely with the Process Engineering during tool tryouts to make sure the tool functions efficientlyManage changes to toolsServe on program teams to manage the sourcing of new product toolingManage and track complete timing of tool build compared to a master program timing scheduleEnsure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and proceduresEnsure the right allocation of the people, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teamsMay be required to perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisorBasic Requirements:Bachelor's degree in a Technical / Engineering discipline required; or High School Diploma/GED with Journeymen status with minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience; or Minimum of 10 years of technical/manufacturing experienceAbility to work any shift and overtime as requiredAbility to handle multiple projects simultaneously, excellent organization, written and oral communication skills, possess a working knowledge of advanced technical problem-solving toolsAbility to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the plant from hourly represented employees to senior leadership as requiredGoal oriented and a self-starter and ability to lead and manage in a team-based structure