Tool Room Supervisor
Flex-N-Gate Corporation, Battle Creek, MI, United States
Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Scope of the Position
The Tool Room Supervisor coordinates and oversees the activities of the employees engaged in operating machines/equipment for general die maintenance and at the press machines. The Tool Room Supervisor assists the Tool Manager to ensure that production rates, schedules, quality, quantity and safety requirements are met.
Responsibilities
- Proficient in all tool room operations, providing absence relief when required
- Supervise tool room staff, including scheduling, training and managing performance
- Work closely with production departments to understand tool requirements and ensure timely availability
- Implement and monitor systems for tracking tool usage and maintenance schedules to reduce downtime
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for repair of existing tools
- Conduct regular audits of tools and equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
- Resolve issue related to tool performance or employee conflict within the tool room
- Works closely with Engineering to review current production methods and tools and make recommendations to improve productivity
- Support and maintain existing and future tools and fixtures for production to ensure proper function and minimal downtime
Qualifications
- Significant experience in tool room operations
- Prefer 1-3 years previous Supervisory experience
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Proficiency in using various tools and equipment related to tool room operations
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD or Spinfire
- PC Proficiency required
Benefits
Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation time
What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.