What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool Room General Manager position at Jagemann Stamping?
Tool Room General Manager
We are looking for a Tool Room Manager to lead our tool room operations. In this pivotal role, you'll direct a skilled team, manage resources, drive quality standards, and play a hands-on part in keeping our production and new product development schedules on track.
What you'll do
- Lead, coach, and develop the Tool Room team - setting priorities, assigning work, evaluating performance, and building training plans to close skill gaps.
- Determine the most cost-effective and efficient methods for tool fabrication, balancing equipment availability, CNC design application, and employee skill levels.
- Monitor all tool fabrication programs to ensure on-time completion aligned with press room and new product development schedules.
- Establish and communicate workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and quality standards based on tooling application and design requirements.
- Manage inventory of production tools, shop supplies, and perishable tooling; review usage records to maintain proper stock levels.
- Coordinate outside services for tooling fabrication and manage a small portfolio of external customer quotes and sales.
- Respond effectively to unexpected schedule changes, tool wear/breakage, and new product demands without disrupting original fabrication timelines.
- Oversee the Tool & Die Maker and Machinist State Apprenticeship program - conducting training evaluations and tracking employee development.
- Manage the departmental operating budget and communicate any anticipated variances proactively.
- Participate in recommending, justifying, and selecting new equipment or upgrades to existing equipment.
- Enforce safety, EHS compliance, and housekeeping standards throughout the department.
What we're looking for
Experience
5 or more years as a Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Tool Designer, or Manufacturing Engineer. Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Coursework in Supervisory Techniques and CNC or Machine Tool Operation is a strong asset.
Why join us
✓ Immediate Benefits - No Waiting Period
✓ Complete Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
✓ Financial Security - Company-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance
✓ Retirement Planning - 401(k) with company contributions
✓ Work-Life Balance - Paid holidays and vacation time from hire
✓ Professional Growth - Paid education programs and career development opportunities
✓ Health & Wellness - Onsite fitness center for employees and spouses
✓ Safety First - Prescription safety glasses and safety shoe reimbursement
✓ Employee-Friendly - Flexible policies in a temperature-controlled facility
Jagemann is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.