Die Maintenance Manager - (Automotive Mfg.) Springfield, OH

TOPRE AMERICA – Springfield, OH area

Die Maintenance Manager

We are currently seeking a Die Maintenance Manager to join our growing team in our Springfield, OH facility.

We look forward to meeting you and playing a part in fulfilling your career goals!

We Offer:

• Very Competitive Pay
• Great Benefits - Starting from Day 1
• Ability to Advance your Career

Please see description below and apply today!

Die Maintenance Manager / Tool & Die Manager

Summary

Oversee activities of the Tool Room, review customer requirements, prepares and update Level Up schedules, assist the Senior Manager in yearly budget planning,

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Supervise toolmakers and apprentice / Interns in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws. (Hold Accountability Plan and schedule all tool room level up jobs and ensure that the team has all needed information
• Assist tool room in troubleshooting any Die Build problems as needed
• Staff and evaluate tool room supervisor
• Coordinate activities with other departments, for production support, maintenance repairs, special projects, etc.
• Inspect and measure parts and products to verify conformance to specifications
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work related issues
• Maintain Time and Production records as well as Estimates, Requisitions
• Inspect materials.
• Ensure that Housekeeping, Tooling Cleaning and 5s is being maintained
• Develop, Recommend, and Implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and overall quality of product
• Sustain a Preventative Maintenance tooling program and continue to drive towards reliability
• Assist the D / M Senior Manager in preparing and presenting monthly A3 documents and KPI reports
• Assist in setting up the yearly budget and monitor to ensure that the budget is attainable
• Monitor employee performance and conduct evaluations of employee’s performance
• Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work
• Write standardized work instruction that can be understood and performed
• Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and Coach problem resolution to the lowest level
• Ensure that safety hazards and unsafe practices are corrected and addressed.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Ability to work any shift to interact with All Team members.
• Ability to assist in coordinating major die repairs or level up concerns.
• Responsible for monitoring day-to-day production processes, Draw panel formability, last hit process, contamination investigation
• Other duties may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Supervision of All Supervisors in Die Maintenance.

Carry out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include:

· Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, coaching and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.

Competencies - to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of systems
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
• Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty timely and satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Trade school or Apprenticeship with 3 years or more in Automotive Stamping and Tooling or Automotive Manufacturing is preferred

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents including: safety rules, operating - maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence including the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Mathematical Skills

Basic Math and Deduction skills

Reasoning Ability

Should be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and provide a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Data entry, Microsoft Excel (schedules and timelines), etc.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must be comfortable leading others.
• Ability to solve timely issues.
• Ability to determine root cause and develop countermeasures with the team.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership behaviors.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management and resolution skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The work area is in proximity with other employees and crane sling loads.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Springfield, OH 45503 (Required)

Work Location: In person