Tool And Die Manager

TOOL AND DIE MANAGER — AUTOMOTIVE STAMPINGOur client is a leading automotive metal stamping manufacturer, part of a large, vertically integrated North American steel and stamping group. Their Tillsonburg facility is a high-volume cold stamping operation running progressive and transfer dies across three shifts, supplying structural components to major automotive programs.
They’re looking for a Tool and Die Manager to own the tooling function — the person responsible for keeping dies running, the shop staffed and trained, and new tooling delivered on time and capable.
What you’d ownDaily operations of the tool and die shop: die repair, maintenance, and scheduling across a three-shift production operationLeadership of the tooling team — ensuring tool and die makers and apprentices are trained, qualified and supportedTooling capability from design review through production release: selecting optimum tool layouts, press size and vendor;
approving final designsbefore manufactureWorking with die suppliers to improve out-of-the-box reliability on new and replacement toolingReviewing tooling performance data to drive productivity, quality and reliability improvementsSupporting engineering and sales at the quoting stage with accurate tooling inputReporting die shop KPIs at daily production meetings and in monthly and annual plansKeeping production and sales informed on tooling issues and timelinesContinuously identifying improvements in cost, quality, customer service, health and safety and plant operations
What they’re looking forCertificate of Qualification in Tool and Die Making, or an equivalent related tradeMinimum five years in cold stamping with progressive and transfer dies — ten years preferredMinimum five years of technical and mechanical trades experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentDemonstrated leadership of a tooling or die shop teamSelf-motivated, organized, and comfortable in a high-volume automotive environment
What’s offeredCompetitive compensation with a variable componentComprehensive health benefits, retirement plan with employer contribution, education assistance, paid time offCareer advancement within a large, stable organization with a strong promote-from-within culture
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