As a Tooling Operations Lead, you will spearhead the strategic oversight of our tooling department, ensuring high-performance standards in safety, quality, and operational efficiency. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring a multidisciplinary team to meet complex manufacturing demands.
About the Role
As a Tooling Operations Lead, you will spearhead the strategic oversight of our tooling department, ensuring high-performance standards in safety, quality, and operational efficiency. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring a multidisciplinary team to meet complex manufacturing demands.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire lifecycle of tooling performance, implementing strategies that guarantee on-time delivery and superior product quality.
- Direct and mentor a team of supervisors and tooling engineers, fostering a culture of professional growth and high technical proficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with EHS, Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams to resolve technical challenges and streamline production workflows.
- Manage external vendor relationships and supply chain logistics to ensure consistent availability of critical tooling resources.
- Lead lean manufacturing projects to optimize throughput, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational excellence.
- Maintain fiscal responsibility by managing departmental budgets and resource allocation to align with organizational financial targets.
- Ensure full compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards within the production environment.
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing tooling operations within a high-volume manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in operations management and team leadership.
- Proven ability to drive performance improvements through data-driven decision-making.
Preferred Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Strong project management skills with a focus on change management.
- Experience in high-precision manufacturing or regulated industrial environments.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.