Die Maintenance Manager

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Full Time Bucyrus, OH, US

DIE MAINTENANCE MANAGER- 1st shift

Lead the team. Keep production moving. Drive continuous improvement. As a Die Maintenance Manager, you’ll lead a skilled team responsible for maintaining and improving stamping dies and production fixtures while driving reliability, quality, and efficiency. If you’re a hands-on leader with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for developing people and processes, we want to hear from you.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree with 6–10 years of related experience , or 10+ years of job-specific and related experience .


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Ability to work independently and handle confidential and sensitive matters.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Access database experience is a plus.


• Valid driver's license required.

Key Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, communication, troubleshooting, and organizational skills , with the ability to manage people, resources, vendors, and maintenance activities while driving safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Die Maintenance team, including performance evaluations, corrective actions, and training.


• Supervise the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of stamping dies and production fixtures .


• Develop, maintain, and improve preventive maintenance programs for dies and fixtures.


• Analyze trouble reports, fatigue, wear, and failure data to identify problems and drive improvements.


• Analyze new dies and fixtures for maintainability and support new-model die/fixture trials.


• Lead continuous improvement, countermeasure planning, and implementation activities.


• Establish priorities for die/fixture maintenance and process improvements based on business needs.


• Manage service requests, maintenance logistics, equipment needs, and spare-parts inventory.


• Develop and manage the Die Maintenance budget.


• Coordinate contractors and outside vendors while maintaining strong vendor relationships and reliability.


• Order and manage global spare parts for stamping dies.


• Maintain equipment and ensure effective maintenance practices within the department.


• Support compliance with company quality and environmental systems, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 .


• Ensure associates receive required training based on the position training matrix.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Occasionally lift up to 40 lbs. and push/pull up to 100 lbs.


• Frequently bend, twist, squat, kneel, reach overhead, climb stairs, and use fine/pinch grip for extended periods.


• Work between office and manufacturing environments, including sitting, typing, and writing as well as standing and working on the manufacturing floor.


• Typical workday is 9 hours , including normal break and lunch periods.


• Some idle time between job assignments may occur.