Tool room supervisor
location: juarez, nuevo león
work mode: onsite
responsibilities
* plan and schedule all machining operations accurately and efficiently.
* coordinate and supervise all tool room operations.
* provide direct supervision for tool makers.
* participate in decision making involving hiring, training, and promotions.
* coach, motivate, and counsel employees to achieve optimum performance.
* effectively plan and manage men, machine, material, and method.
* support the fabrication department to achieve productivity by ensuring tools are in optimum condition.
* supervise a variety of bench and assembly operations to fit, align, calibrate, and finish work as required.
* provide work assignments from drawings, sketches, models, specifications, and oral instructions.
* ensure all required safety requirements are met.
* assure the quality and time element required in each job performed.
* work with local vendors to outsource different services (tooling design, tooling manufacture, cnc programming services).
* maintain work area: clean up and keep materials and equipment in clean condition, cleaning as required and at the end of each shift.
* maintain excellent control of cutting tool inventory.
* complete required documentation to maintain accurate inventory and payroll records.
* measure, understand, act on, and report quality and operations information.
* understand, act on, and communicate internal and external customer requirements and organization goals.
* assist co-workers as required.
* perform minor maintenance and report abnormalities.
* take initiative to address all process and equipment malfunctions and problems.
* recommend and assist in process and equipment improvements.
* participate and/or lead lean workshops.
* maintain knowledge of and follow all safety regulations in effect.
* engage in learning activities to upgrade skill sets, both interpersonal and technical.
* understand, interpret, and act on necessary forms of visual management systems.
* perform all duties as assigned by supervision.
minimum job requirements
* team management experience with a toolmaker and 10+ employees.
* bachelor of science degree in an engineering discipline.
* fluent in english.
* history of responsibility for fabrication and debugging of high‑pressure die casting or plastic injection mold tooling.
* a minimum of 5 years of experience with die casting or injection mold tooling.
* strong background in high‑pressure die cast or plastic injection mold tooling with emphasis on mold design, manufacturing, cost estimation, and preventive maintenance.
* knowledge of quality control and part print references (gd&t).
* ability to manage projects and work in a team project environment.
* proficiency using microsoft office (excel, word, outlook, powerpoint, project).
* proficiency in using all measuring instruments to layout, check, and verify all dimensions and tolerances.
* knowledge of using computerized maintenance management software to create work notifications, order parts, print work orders, and enter time confirmations.
* sufficient math knowledge for calculations for cutting speeds, feeds, angles, threads, etc.
* sound understanding of materials, tooling, and tool application.
* minimum 3 years of experience working with tooling (zinc die casting, injection molds, stamping dies).
* minimum 5 years of experience working with conventional and nc machines (vertical & horizontal milling, lathe, grinding and edm, etc.).
benefits
competitive total rewards package supporting health and wellbeing, career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a culture of innovation.
equal employment opportunity
it is kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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