Supervise and coach a team of toolmakers within in a tool shop whose primary function is to maintain FPS system and encourage continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) Toolmaker trade certificate with at least 8 years experience in Automotive stamping plant. (Over 2 models experience, 1 launch) 3 years’ experience with A class surface dies. 3 years’ experience managing a work force. Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Word/Excel/Outlook) Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work. Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives. Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level. Communication and Recognition. Meet FTT, inventory, cost, scrap, supply and tooling expense targets Build Team Leader and Team Member capability Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks. Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents. Coordination of Safety Operating System activities including overhead safety, lifting and rigging and Energy Control and Lockout procedures. Lead skilled trades/die maintenance personnel to evaluate Die Readiness requirements for maintaining and improving production yields, and up time. Supervise preventative maintenance schedules, inspections and repairs to minimize down time.  Coordinate and schedule manpower and materials to meet maintenance requirements to minimize down time. Responsible for monitoring day-to-day production processes, Draw panel formability, last hit process, contamination investigation.  Understanding and expertise in draw die forming, maintenance of beads, trim steels and pierce operations. Ability to coordinate major and minor die repairs. Determine and correct root cause of related downtime issues. Assist and teach die maintenance troubleshooting techniques to improve mean time between failure and mean time to repair. Ensure start-up readiness for production. Coordination of maintenance activities with other plant operations. Identify and insure that safety hazards and unsafe practices are corrected and addressed. Performs other related duties.