JOB TITLE: Tool Room ManagerLeads and manages the activities of the Tool Room and Die Service/Build Up which includes, builds, modifications, repairs, purchasing and vendor functions, scheduling, preventive maintenance, and management of staff. Works with design, engineering and production staff to ensure adherence to quality, timelines, scheduling and safety requirements. Performs supervisory duties, including team performance, productivity and work standards, maintaining/ building teamwork, staff development, and evaluating, coaching and disciplining team members.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Listed in order of time-spent or importance). Includes the following, but not limited to:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Certifications and Experience
Required:
High School diploma/GED.
3 years experience machine shop, tooling and repair.
2 years experience in a team lead, supervisory or management role.
Experience with die casting tooling
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related degree, or
Machine Shop Technology Certification and Tool and Die Journeyman’s card.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
REQUIRED:
Computer/Software skills
Proficient skills MS Word and Excel.
Proficient skills in computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
Communication skills
Advanced oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and management and with external contacts. Demonstrates the ability to convey technical terminology and information that is meaningful and well received by others.
Ability to effectively communicate to team members, both oral and written, job information, feedback on performance, dept/company information, and other pertinent information in a way that is easily understood and well received.
Advanced ability to write technical documents, correspondence, training materials, manuals, etc.
Ability to teach and train others.
Ability to conduct productive meetings, and lead group discussions.
Technical, mechanical, mathematical and/or scientific skills:
Advanced knowledge of lathe, milling machine, grinding machines, drilling and sawing machines, computer numerical control (CNC) machines, and other common machine tools.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of die cast engineering, die cast processes and tooling.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations required to complete all principle duties and assigned tasks, including algebra, trigonometry, ratios, and proportions.
Problem Solving skills:
Advanced problem-solving skills, demonstrating the ability to participate in or lead problem solving sessions, examine various process variables and sets of data and make decisions as to how to solve basic to complex problems, and to create or improve a process.
Decision Making skills:
Advanced decision making skills. Ability to investigate, analyze and make decisions on how to solve complex problems/issues and provide solutions to create and improve processes.
Leadership skills:
Proficient leadership skills, demonstrating the ability to lead and manage: 1) daily work area activities, 2) performance, productivity, quality and safety, and 3) team development.
Other skills:
Ability to implement change and manage improvement projects.
Ability to deal with stressful situations with tact and professionalism.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, including balancing priorities and deliverables.
Ability to work well within a team and manage a team.
PREFERRED (list with bullet points): N/A
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical/mental and working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Safety, Health and Environmental:
Required to follow all safety, health and environmental policies and procedures to support facility compliance.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of the job, the team leader will:
Stand at the work area and/or sit at a computer workstation for extended periods of time while performing assigned duties.
Perform the same tasks as team members.
Carry weights of 50 pounds or more.