Supervisor (Tool Shop)

Description

Primary Job Function:

• Lead in the development of tool making processes. To develop the processes with the understanding to minimize time and ensure high quality.
• Work with the leaders of other departments to ensure the availability of all needed tools for production.
• Train all Tool Shop employees under the aspect of the safest and most economical processes. To develop a team      environment.
• Plan and coordinate special projects needed in the Tool Shop.

Job Duties:

• Schedules the daily production assignments
• Monitors the Tool Shop quality and continuously improves operations.
• Maintains and facilitates open communication in the department and between departments.
• Overtime scheduling
• Schedule and deliver training for Tool Shop employees.  
• Assist in the interview of applicants for Tool Shop positions and make recommendations as needed. 
• Complete individual training records for all employees.   
• Lead in the training of employees in the repair processes and decision making process for forge die repairs.
• Monitor and train for safe operations of all equipment and machines.
• Monitor the quality of tools produced at all machines.
• Notify the operator of any unexpected quality formed.
• Advise the employee of the recommended course of action to be taken.
• Record any tools which are weld reworked or scrap.
• Prepare a monthly report to summarize the rework or scrap.
• Review set-up and routings to be sure the employee is following the correct procedure on producing the tools.
• Report any unsafe action or operation and take corrective action.
• Responsible for the replacement of an absent Tool Shop employee as needed. 
• Operate  machines as needed.
• Lead in the correct decision to repair all forge tools.
• Monitor that repairs are being made properly.
• Monitor the flow of SAP information slips, job tickets, and material take off sheets to ensure the information is reported properly.
• Maintain daily absentee reports.
• Develop setup and procedure records.
• Organize, coordinate and follow up on special projects.
• Recommend ratings of employee performance evaluations based on performance observations.
• Develop continuous improvement in the Tool Shop.
• Work as a team member.
• Monitor the use of all tools to ensure the proper care is being taken.

Requirements

Effective Communication skills

Prior Supervisory Experience

Machining/Tooling Experience

Good Organizational Skills