Tool & Die Department Supervisor

Position Summary

Job Description: Supervisor, Tool & Die Department  

Company Overview:

Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of ITT Corporation’s Motion Technologies Division, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer–coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.

ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the energy, transportation, and industrial markets. Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in a total of approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2014 revenues of $2.7 billion. For more information, visit www.itt.com.

Motion Technologies is one of four ITT Value Centers focused on the Transportation industry. The Motion Technologies Value Center generates over $862M in revenues and is made up of three businesses.

Wolverine’s Global Footprint:

Sales and Technical Offices

·         Dearborn, Michigan

·         Chennai, India

·         Ohrignen, Germany

·         Shanghai, China

·         Tokyo, Japan

We employ approximately 600 people worldwide, with global headquarters in Dearborn, MI.

Manufacturing Operations

·         Blacksburg, VA

·         Changshu, China

·         Leesburg, Florida

·         Ohringen, Germany

Position Summary:

Oversees and maintains company's investment in facilities and equipment, physical appearance and image by scheduling maintenance, repair, or replacement of the same and by keeping applicable records. Supervises and coordinates activities of Tool & Die department employees by performing the following duties.

Essential Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and the requirements for, the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities 

Directly supervises employees in Tool Room Department.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, applicable laws, and the labor contract.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Develops the tool room skills and knowledge of the tool room department associates by teaching and mentoring them using standard, safe, good business practices for all tool room activities. Conducts periodic safety meeting and shop floor inspection. Maintains time records, absentee and vacation schedules.

Position Requirements

Position Requirements:

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in a related discipline. Ability to interpret blueprints required. Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a Tool Room or Maintenance Supervisory Position.  
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work any continuous or fixed schedule, possibly including an excessive number of hours (12 – 16) in a single workday, on any day of the calendar week depending on business needs.
• Knowledge of metal and plastics manufacturing, metal stamping, slitting or roll coating preferred.
• Preferred Lean training in TPS (Toyota Production System), Six Sigma, or other similar lean training, such as 5S, Kaizen, Muda, Heijunka, etc.
• Training and work experience in practices such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Total Quality Management (TQM), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Design of Experiment (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Good oral and written communication skills.  
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (minimum Excel and Word).
• Values others' ideas and experienced working in a team environment.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Works well under pressure.
• Must be organized and able to attain results on several projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Results-oriented and Self-starter.
• Certification in Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is preferred.
• Experience in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) highly preferred.

**Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company

Key Behavioral Traits for Success:

• Safety – Always has safety as their priority; is comfortable addressing safety deficiencies with other employees; and functions as a safety advocate.
• Quality – Able to maintain high standards; do work right the first time and inspect material for flaws; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority.
• Attention to Detail – Must be detail and task oriented and able to be alert in a high-risk environment. Must be able to follow detail procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor gauges, instruments, or processes; concentrate on routine with work details and maintain a system of records.
• Interpersonal Communication Skills – Able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment, work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and seek opinions from coworkers; and display team spirit. Must be able to work as part of a team as well as work independently.
• Good Attendance – Must maintain favorable attendance standing.