Job Description

Directs and coordinates activities of production department in processing materials or manufacturing products in industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To be effective, the person needs to have good communication and people skills in general.
• Directing and prioritizing work within the tool room, across a wide range of talents/personalities
• Many interactions required with engineering on the design/requirements of specialty parts/projects, die design, etc.
• Coordination required with production and maintenance to keep the plant running efficiently
• Machine repairs
• Projects
• Improvements
• The tool room supervisor also plays a critical role in keeping the press room running
• Prioritizing die repairs/rework required
• Ordering punches/die buttons/bushings, etc.
• Working with engineering on die drawings, modifications, etc.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages subordinate supervisors
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of his department
• Supervises all employees
• Hiring, interviewing and training of all employees
• Responsible for the ordering and maintaining supplies needed for all aspects of production

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Business College Degree or equivalent; or minimum of five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Computer Technical Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand continuously for 8 – 12 hours.
• Ability to work in tight places
• Strength and manual dexterity sufficient to operate tools to make repairs
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to twist, bend and lift repetitively.
• Ability to stand, crouch and climb
• Ability to use ladders to perform various types of manual labor.
• Good eye/hand coordination and good motor skills.
• Visual (with correction) sufficient to read blue prints and orders and the ability to record the information either manually or in a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ear and eye protection required at all times in all production areas.
• Exposure to a noisy work environment
• Exposure to hot and humid conditions
• Exposure to coolants, oils, grease and water