Tool and Die Supervisor

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Johnson Controls transform the environments where people live, work, learn, and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, it drives the outcomes that matter most. The company is dedicated to protecting the environment and delivers promise in healthcare, education, data centers, and manufacturing industries.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Tool and Die Supervisor who will provide supervision, training, and direction to toolmakers and set-up personnel on assigned shifts to ensure proper and timely preventative maintenance, set-up, and repair of tooling.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of Tool and Die experience in a manufacturing environment OR
• Associate Degree and a minimum of 8 years of Tool and Die experience in a manufacturing environment OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Tool and Die Supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and managing a robust Die maintenance and preventive maintenance program.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant Engineering personnel in the resolution of complex technical problems and the introduction of new equipment and processes.
• Conduct monitoring of experimental processes and equipment and perform other special project work as assigned.
• Create and maintain a Tooling reference tag required for each die.
• Create and maintain standardization of die setup and teardown procedures. Apply learned best practices.
• Document, standardize, and create procedures for repeatability, predictability, and improved efficiency specific to related activities.
• Drive and maintain safety standards while being an active participant on the safety team.
• Ensure that all tooling equipment is in good operating order; note malfunctions, schedule necessary maintenance or repair, and communicate with follow-up across shifts to assure continuity of effort.
• Lead production support of and identify improvements with die change processes to reduce or eliminate reoccurring problems and collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering on the priority of activities related to those issues.
• Liaise between Technicians, Tool Room Maintenance teams, and Engineering to ensure efficient and effective problem resolution and to ascertain continuity of application.
• Maintain and create an inventory system for MRO (maintenance repair) to ensure tools can be quickly repaired.
• Maintain positive employee relations and adhere to Company policies and safety standards.
• Manage day-to-day work activities such as changeovers, PM schedules, and repairs. Work with Scheduling and crew Supervisors for prioritization of projects.
• Organize and schedule all work to be performed within the Tool Room including assigning personnel to projects and reviewing finished work to assure compliance with maintenance, repair, and set-up specifications and procedures.
• Participate in daily (PCC & MCC) production meetings to facilitate problem-solving on day-to-day issues.
• Participate in hiring and leading the training and development of Tool and Die staff. Encourage, foster, and enable highly effective problem-solving among staff.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting when required techniques are beyond the capabilities of assigned personnel.
• Provide focus, guidance, and leadership in scrap reduction and uptime initiatives.
• Provide technical training to Toolmakers, Repair, and Production team members.
• Support tooling preventive maintenance program.
• Teach, mentor, train, and provide guidance to Tool and Die Makers equally across all shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNC experience
• Experience with project and budget management

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong understanding of Milling and Machine Shop equipment as well a strong understanding of the mechanics of a Die, how it goes together, and how to correct issues.

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) savings plan and company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Medical/dental/vision insurance/health spending
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits: ID Theft; Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal Support
• Wellness Program

Employer’s Statement

Johnson Controls is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.