Toolroom Manager

Leviton Manufacturing   Morganton, NC   Full-time     Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on November 13, 2024
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Job Description
About Leviton
At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management.  With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive.  We recognize that our people are our greatest asset.  We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next.  It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role
The Toolroom manager is responsible for supporting the production and engineering departments with tooling for molds, dies, assembly fixtures, automation components, spare parts, and prototypes. This position supports internally fabricated tooling as well as manages external suppliers used to build molds, dies, and other tooling.

Responsibilities
Manages the fabrication of tooling in support of molds, dies, machinery, production activities, automation, and quality control within budgeted guidelines
Plans resources and meets established project completion dates
Manages projects for the Tool Room and Tool Design
Implements and supervises adherence to all company policies, including but not limited to, safety, attendance, training, preventative maintenance, quality and the employee handbook
Provides support to all areas of manufacturing including job cards and work order requests
Assists manufacturing departments with process improvements projects
Provides cost estimates for new molds, dies, and machinery
Supervises fabrication of prototype parts for engineering and operations evaluation
Assists and supports Engineering Department on designs and automation concepts
Performs supervisory duties including but not limited to; hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating, and rewarding performance
Encourages open employee communication; provides positive feedback and professional development opportunities to employees, promoting optimal productivity
Practices a participative management style that advocates teamwork
Maintains Toolroom procedures, documents and records to maintain ISO certification
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
 

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree and/or commensurate experience with demonstrated leadership and management expertise and success
Minimum 5 years of management experience
Extensive experience in managing internal employees and external suppliers
Tool and Die Journeyman certificate preferred
SolidWorks experience is preferred
Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of tool room equipment, tooling processes and preventative maintenance practices
Thorough understanding of the following machining processes: CNC Mill, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, surface grinding, manual milling, lathe work, CAD and CAM applications
Working knowledge of mechanical, automation and work cell style manufacturing equipment and processes
Ability to interpret and direct work from CAD models, blueprints, and sketches
Ability to develop and maintain a shop schedule that includes multiple projects, resources and deadlines using MS Project software
Working knowledge of ERP and tool crib inventory management systems preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at an intermediate level
Travel

Up to 10%
Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

What We Offer
Comprehensive benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
401K plans with employer-matching contributions
Tuition reimbursement
PTO
Paid holidays
Volunteer time off
For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

 

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