IPS - Rubbercraft is seeking a Tooling Supervisor who is ultimately responsible for planning, coordinating, inventorying and maintaining tools/ molds for the production line to accommodate the delivery of products on customer orders. The Tooling Supervisor reports to the V.P. of Operations & Engineering and is the primary point of contact for Sales, Customer Service, Engineers and Operations for tool status inquiries. The position will also be responsible for assuring that tools are being used per the published daily schedule that is being provided by the Production Manager, to also include but not limited to Process and Product Evaluations.

The Tooling Supervisor will also work with Engineering to assess the condition of tools and work closely with Engineering in the repair of damaged or worn tools, must also possess both decision-making and people skills that allow him/her to effectively deal with their own departments as well as the coordination of other operations departments. When necessary the Tooling Supervisor will work with the Planning team on ordering any materials that will be needed to complete an order on time and on schedule. The Tooling Supervisor will be the primary point of contact with Engineering regarding production tooling.

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components focused exclusively on high-value end markets in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial. The group comprises 8 highly respected brands: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, and Swift Textile Metalizing (STM). Our product range includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain an inventory of all molding and secondary tools that are either Rubbercraft or customer owned.
• Coordinate with the planning department to ensure that the appropriate materials for assigned orders are placed and received when there is a need to support manufacturing's on time delivery efforts.
• Coordination of operation’s efforts to support customer’s delivery.
• Coordinate the repair and improvement of all tooling with Engineering.
• Assist the Engineering group with the first article tooling process and the Production hand off approval process.
• Assist Production, Quality and Engineering in troubleshooting any issues regarding molding parts and processes per the print specifications. In coordination with Engineering determine the root cause issues and provide recommendations to remedy the issue on material, molding process or tooling.
• Responsible for any projects or tasks as assigned by the V.P. of Operations & Engineering and subsequent follow-up information and status of tasks.
• Assist the Production in the set-up of tools in certain molding presses to ensure order flow and optimize both press utilization and capacity.
• Work towards the company goal of 100% Quality Rating (Zero Customer Rejections).
• Work towards the company goal of 100% Vendor Quality Rating.
• Work towards the company goal of 100% On-Time Delivery.
• Encourage the monthly shipping goals and productivity goals.
• Enforce proper documentation of process routers and all applicable sign-offs.
• Encourage process and manufacturing improvements when and if insufficiencies exist
• Enforce good housekeeping and safety practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook or directed by the V.P. of Operations & Engineering

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Bachelors degree preferred

• 3-4 years experience in management

• 3-4 years experience in a manufacturing environment, experience with aerospace or rubber industry preferred

OTHER SUBJECTIVE CRITERIA:

• Organizational skills a must

• Able to multi-task and problem solve

• Must demonstrate an ability to prioritize, coordinate and lead

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• On the job training will be conducted on Procedures and Work Instructions from the area of responsibility.

• Yearly refresher training on FOD, Calibration, Documentation control and Safety Topics.

Benefits:

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires using information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.