Toolroom Manager

**Job Number**
- 72729

**Job Type**
- Permanent

**Job Title**
- Toolroom Manager

**Computer Skills**
- MS Office

**Industry**
- Electrical Manufacturing

**City**
- Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

**Province**
- Gauteng
- Tool Room Manager reporting to the General Manager Operations.- This position will be responsible for making or improving different types of tools to enable the production processes within a manufacturing facility to be as efficient asp ossible. This may include jigs, fixtures, clamps or moulds to obtain a more robust consistently produced part that meets the specification of the customer (Manufacturing).- Summary of Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy and Development- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice tool room vision, strategy,policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
- Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization.
- Contribute to new business initiatives, projects and review and communicate the impact on Tool Room activities.
- General and Task Management- Provide specialist technical advice and support on all aspects of Tool design, manufacturing and estimating.
- Support production and engineering with tooling and offer assistant with technical problems.
- Supervise/Manage the running and plan activities of the tool room facilities and toolmakers,ensuring the tool room is a safe environment in line with health, safety and environmentalr equirements.
- Supports Production and Engineering to manage and guarantee on time availability of tools to ensure continuous production and increase of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
- Maximise the use of all resources, including IT and database maintenance for tracking all tools,
- implementing a planned schedule of maintenance and repair activity to ensure a computerised log is kept on faults and service history of tools- Implement storage of tools to facilitate highest standards within the department for good housekeeping, health, safety and environmental.
- Ensure all stock items, tool inserts and spares are organized.
- Oversee all work through the tool room efficiently and cost effectively and ensure that all target dates for tooling are met.
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
- Monitor and ensure the on-going performance and maintenance of all moulds, trim dies andf ixtures.
- Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
- People Management- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure
- optimal performance.- Ensure an effective interface with other departmental staff is maintained.
- Communicate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, tool room personnel, and vendors
- concerning tool debugging, tool design, equipment purchases, outside machining services,- and operator training.- Assist with the development and implementation of company goals and objectives.
- Manage, coach and develop a high performing tool room team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
- Develop and managed department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing
- performance of direct reports.- Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required.
- Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing holiday allowances, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximise efficient productivity.
- Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems.
- Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them.
- With help from Human Resources, make hiring and termination decisions to meet company goals.
- Develop an apprenticeship program with the guidance of Human Resources and

management to build future company Mould Makers to provide manpower for growth.- Ensure that all employees, equipment, materials and areas of operation conform to

appropriate health and safety regulations.-
**Inherent Requirements**
- Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, Diploma or equivalent
- Extensive plant level experience with significant proven supervisory experience
- Technical understanding
- Min 5 Years x CNC Programming experience is essential
- Lead toolmaker for a minimum of 5 years
- Minimum of 3 years managing a molding and molding building facility
- Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent leadership and man
- management skills- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
- Excellent organisational and follow-up skills
- Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
- Is resilient, optimistic and open to change
- A self-starter, motivated and able to posi