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Skills
- Automation Systemsunmatched
- Blueprintsunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- FDA Requirementsunmatched
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
- Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Injection Moldingunmatched
- Kanbanunmatched
- Latheunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Machiningunmatched
- Maintenance Servicesunmatched
- Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
- Manufacturing Softwareunmatched
- Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft Projectunmatched
- Plastic Injection Moldingunmatched
- Plastics Manufacturingunmatched
- Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
- Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
- Record Keepingunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Tool and Die Manufacturingunmatched
- Weldingunmatched
Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Toolroom Manager to lead tooling operations within a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for tool maintenance and repair, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, tooling standards, supplier coordination, and developing the capabilities of the internal toolroom team.
The ideal candidate combines strong injection mold/tooling expertise with hands-on machining knowledge and the leadership skills to improve tooling uptime, quality, and overall performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop toolroom employees while promoting a safe, team-oriented work environment.
- Manage tool maintenance, repairs, cleaning, preventive maintenance, and toolroom workload.
- Troubleshoot injection molding tooling issues related to scrap, cycle time, uptime, and production performance.
- Operate general toolroom equipment, including Bridgeport mills, surface grinders, manual lathes, and welding equipment.
- Support new tool launches, sampling, tool design reviews, and service procedures.
- Maintain tooling records, repair histories, modifications, and preventive maintenance documentation.
- Establish standard tooling PM procedures and spare tooling/Kanban systems.
- Coordinate tooling repairs with outside suppliers and ensure work meets quality and timing expectations.
- Develop internal tooling maintenance and mold-building capabilities.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with external tool shops.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Production, Operations, and other departments on tooling needs.
Qualifications
- Strong background in plastic injection molding tooling and mold maintenance.
- Hands-on experience with toolroom machining and repair equipment.
- Strong ability to read product and tooling blueprints.
- Understanding of automation systems and manufacturing equipment.
- Strong troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related manufacturing software.
- Understanding of ISO requirements, FDA regulations, and GMP practices.
Preferred Experience
- 8+ years of plastic injection molding experience.
- Previous toolroom leadership or management experience.
- Journeyman accreditation.
- Experience with SpinFire and Microsoft Project.
- Formal training in toolroom maintenance management.
Titles Encouraged to Apply
- Toolroom Manager
- Tooling Manager
- Mold Maintenance Manager
- Tooling Supervisor
- Injection Mold Tooling Manager
- Tool & Die Manager
- Toolroom Supervisor
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Buffalo, NY |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Website | https://impactbusinessgroup.com |
About Company
Working with iMPact
Here at iMPact we have helped connect candidates to opportunities available in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Business Process/Administration. We have full-time, part-time and contract positions available in Michigan, Florida as well as nationwide.
Our headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, MI and we also have an office in Tampa, FL. When you’re working with us, one of our experienced recruiters will connect you with matching opportunities and they will be there every step of the way to help you through the application, interviewing and onboarding process to ensure success.
To connect with one of our recruiters, submit your application for one of our open positions, or visit our website www.impactbusinessgroup.com to submit your resume for general consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!