What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tooling Manager position at Hendrick Manufacturing?
Tooling Manager – Join a Legacy of Innovation
At Hendrick Manufacturing, we believe great manufacturing starts with great people. This year, we are celebrating 150 years in business, an achievement few manufacturers can claim. Hendrick Manufacturing offers the stability of a legacy organization combined with the innovation and growth of a forward-thinking manufacturer. We have built our reputation on quality, integrity, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
We are seeking an experienced Tooling Manager to lead our Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an individual who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving manufacturing challenges, and driving operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a key role in increasing tooling efficiency, improving reliability, supporting production, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
What You'll Do
- Lead and promote a strong safety-first culture.
- Manage the daily operations of the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments.
- Supervise, train, coach, and develop department personnel.
- Improve tooling quality, reliability, and production efficiency.
- Develop and implement tooling concepts, methods, and standards that reduce costs and increase productivity.
- Oversee tool maintenance, new tooling development, and vendor relationships.
- Collaborate with production and support departments to troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize downtime.
- Manage tooling inventories, department budgets, and purchasing requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and standardization efforts throughout the department.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Engineering, or Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification.
- 5–7 years of experience in a tool room environment.
- Strong knowledge of punching and blanking dies.
- Proficiency with CAD and CAM software.
- Experience with CNC and conventional machining and grinding techniques.
Preferred
- 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Experience with Wire EDM.
- Experience with heat treatment processes.
- Experience with fixture design.
- Experience developing and implementing standard work practices.
If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for tooling, manufacturing excellence, and team development, we invite you to apply and become part of Hendrick Manufacturing's continued success.