Tooling Manager
Engineering
Spartanburg, South Carolina
What you’ll do…
- Oversee the maintenance, repair, and calibration of injection molding tools to optimize productivity and minimize downtime.
- Lead a team in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical and electrical issues with molds and tooling.
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules and continuous improvement programs.
- Supervise tooling personnel, manage performance evaluations, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Maintain accurate records of tooling inventory, including maintenance activities and spare parts management.
- Collaborate with quality control to ensure compliance with production standards and address customer concerns.
What we’re looking for…
- 10+ years of advanced experience in plastic injection, mold troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance
- 3+ years of supervisory or management experience within a fast-paced, high-volume 24/7 production environments
- Proficiency with machine shop equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, measurement & calibration devices, functional operation of injection molding machines, etc)
- Strong understanding of root-cause analysis and problem-solving techniques
- Experienced with computerized maintenance management systems.
- Technical degree or industrial trade license preferred.