What are the responsibilities and job description for the Die Shop Manager position at BONNELL ALUMINUM?
The Die Shop Manager offers professional technical expertise in developing new product designs by securing and implementing the necessary tooling resources for extrusion production.
As a key member of the extrusion team, the Die Shop Facilitator will lead efforts to improve the die shop in Newnan, GA. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional managers to support the company’s overall operational goals and objectives.
Function Specific Activities:
- Oversee die maintenance and die repair operations and personnel.
- Reviews new product tooling designs for feasibility and manufacturability issues.
- Works with New Product Development and Engineering to ensure procurement of appropriate dies.
- Coordinate with production, run of samples of all new dies, as they are entered into the production process, maintain updated die information in manufacturing software.
- Train team members on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Responsible for caustic and nitridation processes to be completed according to established schedules.
- Responsible for ordering new and replacement dies, which includes direct contact with various die vendors.
- Establish and maintain consistent feedback and evaluation programs for all die vendors.
- Responsible for coordinating the training of new employees.
- Responsible for keeping the Extrusion Manager informed of activities and/or problems and maintaining effective communication between shifts.
- Identifies and implements opportunities for improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or related field preferred.
- Aluminum extrusion tool & die experience required.
- Demonstrated problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, and EPICS a plus.
- CAD experience preferred.
What You’ll Love About Us:
- Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY
- We’re People Leaders
- Competitive Pay
- Employee Benefits:
- Paid Vacation
- Medical, Dental, Life, 401 K
- Tuition Reimbursement
