Tool & Die Supervisor

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Job Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate the activities of the tool and die team to ensure efficient and effective production processes

Monitor the performance of the tool and die team and provide regular feedback on areas for improvement

Develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency and quality of tool and die operations

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols in the tool and die production environment

Collaborate with other departments to identify and troubleshoot tool and die issues

Manage inventory levels of tools dies and related materials to ensure uninterrupted production

Train and mentor new tool and die team members to ensure they have the necessary skills to perform their roles effectively

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of experience in tool and die making

Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a team of tool and die makers

Knowledge of CAD/CAM software and experience with CNC machinery

Experience in setting up and operating manual and automated tool and die equipment

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues with tool and die equipment

Excellent communication skills to collaborate with engineering and production teams

Familiarity with safety regulations and ability to enforce safety protocols in the tool and die department

Additional Job Details

Management M1

Organizational Impact
Works to achieve operational functional and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job-family results
Plans and establishes operational plans and day-to-day objectives for a team of entry level professionals and/or skilled support employees
Assigns tasks to a team to achieve operational targets service standards etc.
Communication & Influence
Communicates with parties typically within own department or job family and may communicate with parties external to the department which may include clients or partners depending upon the job area
Explains policies practices and procedures of the area of responsibility to others within the team
Sometimes requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies practices and procedures
Innovation & Complexity
Responsible for making minor to moderate improvements of processes systems or products to enhance performance of job area
Problems may be difficult but not complex. Problems typically impacts the department and/or job family group. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues
Leadership & Talent Management
Manages a small to mid-sized team consisting of three or more entry level professionals or skilled support employees
Leads directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results
Provides day-to-day work direction for team focused on maintaining steady workflow and productivity and resolving operational decisions
Provides primary input to hiring firing promotion performance and rewards decisions for direct reports
Knowledge & Experience
Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling prioritizing coaching and process execution. Typically requires broad job knowledge of technical or operational practices within assigned discipline
Typically has a bachelors degree or equivalent professional certification and 3 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age gender gender identity sexual orientation race color genetic information religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following website: Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

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