Tool Room Manager

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Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all of the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world. For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.

TOOL ROOM MANAGER
TRAVERSE CITY, MI

As a member of the Manufacturing team, the Tool Room Supervisor will be responsible all aspects of in-house tool manufacturing and repair supporting the metal stamping and injection molding business. The Tool Room Manager will supervise journeyman toolmakers, programmers, and machine tool operators and lead tool room to ensure all tooling, gages, and fixtures for use in manufacturing are produced on time, at cost, and meeting EH&S standards.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Oversee and administer a Department of Labor approved apprenticeship program
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing functions to provide uninterrupted production of stamped and molded components
• Make sourcing decisions and coordinate purchases of raw material, equipment, tooling, and services
• Implement and manage continuous improvements and best practices
• Coordinating apprentice training and introducing improved methods, working practices, and processes

Your Qualifications:

• Strong ability to use independent judgment in determining methods and processes
• Contribute to creation and implementation of best practice tool room vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to improve operational performance
• Engineering and/or toolmaking experience, with an emphasis on stamping or molding, is desired
• Supervision of journeyman toolmakers, programmers, and machine operators
• Identification of new business opportunities at the tool room and plant levels
• Manage projects varying in scale from emergency repairs to full die build
• Contribute to plant-level improvement projects and integrate tool room activities into overall plant objectives
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, work methods, and production flow
• Must be able to assess work requirements where equipment and tooling repair or replacement are required to maintain production schedules
• Supervise activities of the tool room and toolmakers, ensuring the tool room is a safe environment in line with health, safety and environmental requirements
• Perform troubleshooting for all equipment.
• Ensure all inventory of tooling, tool room equipment, and select production supplies are accurate and maintained
• Evaluate equipment needs and implement budget to drive efficient use of resources
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and documents
• Drive 5S, Lean, and improvement activities to maintain effectiveness, organization, and cleanliness of tool room
• CAD skills and knowledge of CNC principles required
• Ability to use database and MS Office products required
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department
• Perform other duties as required by plant management
• Strong skills in oral and written communication
• Comply with and lead improvements to Environment, Health, and Safety {EH&S}rules and procedures.
• 4-year college degree in Engineering or a related field required

Bonus If You Have:

• Prior experience managing a manufacturing tool room preferred

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.