Tool, Die, and Gauge Making Supervisor jobs in the United States

TOOL MAKING

At ARaymond, we create cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the machines and products that keep the world moving.

Founded in Grenoble in 1865, and still headquartered in the city to this day, we’re a family-run business with a proud history of innovation – including the invention of the press stud.

Human values have driven our success for over 157 years, embodied by our servant-leadership model of management that empowers employees and puts their wellbeing first.

Today we employ more than 8,000 people in 25 countries worldwide. And we’re committed to leading in sustainability for the global fastening and assembly market.

Connect the parts that keep the world moving

Working in a clean, green and high-tech production environment, you’ll help build cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the everyday innovations we all rely on.

SUMMARY:

The Tool and Die Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing and directing the tool and die department within the facility to improve day to day die sustaining activities, driving continuous improvements, while meeting quality and safety standards. The Tool and Die Supervisor will ensure the success in building and repairing all types of dies, fixtures, and special machine assemblies.

Essential Functions:

• Manage effectiveness of all tool room employees. This includes EDM, CNC Operators, and Machinists.
• Partner with appropriate departments to support new tooling builds, new product launches, and the day to day needs of the organization.
• Develop and monitor improvement activities with accordance to the KPI’s of the facility and tooling department.
• Monitors and strategically manages assigned expense budgets.
• Oversees the tool life process and make recommendations for end of life replacements.
• Manage the critical tooling spares listing and inventory using the ABC methodology.
• Actively manage the apprenticeship program.
• Collaborate with the local career centers and high schools to recruit potential candidates for apprenticeships.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and service providers.
• Develop plans to maintain, rebuild, and upgrade tool room equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work effectively with and through others in a team-based environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and ability to perform with little to no supervision
• Ability to effectively read and interpret tooling and part prints and drawings
• Ability to be accurate and timely
• Ability to provide technical assistance to internal and external customers as needed