Tool Supervisor

## Description

**Position Summary**

The Tool Supervisor directs and coordinates activities concerned with production of company product(s), maximizing productive use and capabilities of production tooling, fixtures and equipment. Oversee daily activities of Tool Repair Room staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of all Tool Repair employees to include distributing assignments, coordinating work activity between shifts, maintain appropriate off-shift staffing requirements, maintain Tool Repair schedule, process all employee payroll, attendance and vacations, as required.
• Maintain, assess and improve the condition of Tooling Repair.
• Drive a proactive, effective, efficient and participative tool PM implementation.
• Evaluate performance of Tool Room employees and provide feedback.
• Facilitate timely repairs and refurbishments including use of corporate quoting, tool making operations, and purchasing/ordering of supplies.
• Monitor Tool Room adherence to ISO, CGMP, and FDA procedures.
• Attend daily turnover meetings, sample meetings and all other relevant meetings.
• Monitor apprentice workbooks, workload, assignments, training and other associated responsibilities.

## Qualifications
**Required Competencies, Skills and Experience**

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment, plastic injection molding required
• Must have prior Mold Making experience.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to read machine dial gauges, blueprints and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
• Machining capability includes, but not limited to lathe, CNC, EDM, drill press, grinding, sawing, and polishing tight tolerance steel.
• Computer skills.

Education and Job Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
• 2- or 4-year degree or State Journeyman’s certification
• Minimum 2 years of Supervisory experience
• Successful completion of trade school and/or apprenticeship program
• Available to training in new equipment and machinery as they are procured. Keeping education and background up to current industry standards through willingness to attend seminars, read literature and seek advanced education

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead and bend to the floor
• Exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally
• Exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently
• Exert up to 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• High noise levels from operating machines
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• Breathing fumes, dust and mist
• Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluid

*The work environment and physical demands detailed above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.*

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.