Tooling Manager - Chattanooga, TN / Plant 1
Location:
US Gestamp Chattanooga, US, US Gestamp
Date:
Dec 22, 2024
Tooling Manager - Chattanooga, TN / Plant 1
Role Summary
Full responsibility for the control, quality, throughput, and safety of the tool & die process
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee Hot Stamp and Cold Press tool shop
- Continuous improvement leader for all three (3) shifts.
- Plans and administers personnel capacity for optimal production.
- Trains, directly supervises, and communicates with the employees regularly the tool & die and safety guidelines.
- Leads individual and team meetings.
- Assists in the preparation and optimization of maintenance plans of dies.
- Document and assess repairs made.
- Order and maintain spare parts stock.
- Ensure cleanliness and order in the department.
- Assists in leading individual and team meetings.
- Ensure safety rules and PPE being adhered to.
- Planning schedules, shifts, and vacations.
- Start immediate actions in the removal and repair of production failures.
- Participation in the Layered Process Audit schedule.
- Participation in the Internal ISO 9001/IATF 16949 Audit schedule (applies only to certified ISO 9001/IATF 16949 internal auditors).
- Participation and cooperation in answering questions and providing information for internal and external audits regarding or related to ISO 9001/IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and customer standards.
Knowledge and Education
- Must have an Engineering Degree
- 5+ years automotive as manager experience preferred;
- 10+ years in tool & die
Key Qualifications/Requirements
- Strong Microsoft computers skills required.
- Quality Assurance knowledge required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.