Tool Room Manager

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration HVAC plumbing metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Team youll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment youre hired to the day you retire youre a part of our Bassett Mechanical Team.

Position Purpose

To supervise coordinate and support the Tool Room activities for Bassett Mechanical in a strategic cost-effective and timely manner that is aligned with the goals of Metal Fabrication Construction and Service divisions within a Lean and continuous improvement driven culture.

Position Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors internal customers and co-workers.
• Responsible for the management of tools safety equipment rentals commodities and inventories maintained in the Tool Room.
• Administer and monitor preventative corrective and inspection maintenance for tool room equipment maintain accurate records of repairs replacements and warranty items.
• Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day resolution of tool request needs.
• Manage ongoing tool and equipment purchases and obtain quotations for capital tool requests.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate tool lists and equipment in databases.
• Responsible for tool tracking and accurate charge outs to jobs.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels of tools and consumables.
• Leverage manufacturer and vendor rebates credits and other programs.
• Participates in the Tool Room annual budget process and manages costs within budget guidelines.
• Optimize systems and reports to best serve customers.
• Partner with Safety Department for overseeing all safety equipment housed within the tool room ensuring that any required inspections are completed and documented.
• Responsible for training developing and managing performance of direct reports; providing prompt and objective coaching and coordinating planning and assigning work to staff.
• Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions for the key Tool Room functions.
• Support and maintain a safe and Lean work environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Summary of Skills Knowledge and Abilities

• Relevant work experience preferred.
• Availability beyond the normal business work schedules and ability to respond 24/7/365
• Experience in giving direction to skilled semi-skilled and non-skilled trade personnel in an union and/or non-union environment
• Self-motivated strong personal accountability and even-tempered.
• Proven experience in successfully managing and executing multiple projects contracts negotiations and maintaining internal/external business relationships
• Ability to thrive in a Lean and continuous improvement driven environment
• Good computer skills using Microsoft suite and Viewpoint
• Ability to write reports and business communication

Direct Reports

• Tool Room Attendants
• Construction Tool Room Coordinator
• Co-op/Youth Apprenticeship Students