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Manager Tooling AKR
Roechling Automotive Akron - Akron, OH 44312Posted Yesterday
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Job Description
- Lead and supervise the Tooling team, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute all tooling changes to support production requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for tooling and related equipment.
- Track, analyze, and drive corrective actions for predictive maintenance and tooling performance issues.
- Manage tooling inventory levels to ensure availability and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate and implement tooling solutions, including fixtures and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects related to tooling operations.
- Maintain accurate shift logs and ensure effective communication across shifts.
- Promote compliance with company standards related to quality, environmental management, health and safety, and data security.
- Ensure team members understand and fulfill their responsibilities regarding product quality, workplace safety, environmental impact, and information security.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement through training, coaching, knowledge sharing, and ongoing professional development.
- Apply and maintain knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) through training, work experience, or a combination of both.
- Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining injection, compression, and blow molding equipment in the plastics industry.
- Previous experience supervising or leading maintenance/tooling personnel in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of tooling, molds, fixtures, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT).
- Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve tooling and equipment issues efficiently.
- Knowledge of mold changeovers and tooling optimization to minimize downtime.
- Experience managing tooling inventory and spare parts.
- Understanding of quality systems and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).