Directly supervises 8-10 team members in the Die Shop.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Oversee all die shop accountabilities, including making sure all tooling is ready for production at time of scheduling
Quote tooling for new business and provide production data
Order new and replacement tooling for all presses
Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers and assign duties
Provide expertise in the correction of dies and provide all necessary tools and techniques to make sure extrusions are within tolerance and meet the customer's requirements
Develop and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
Communicate with die vendors to track their deliveries, die trials, and provide feedback on die corrections
Track and report On-Time die deliveries and first (1st) time die trial success
Direct activities regarding the Nitriding of dies and track production for re-nitriding
Manage all die cleaning processes (caustic room) to include safety, throughput, quality, and scheduling of necessary materials (caustic deliveries and waste pickup as needed)
Maintain materials list and reorder in a timely manner
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns
Lead the focus on process and system continuous improvements
Facilitate team development through effective selection, orientation, training, and development processes, including appraisals, and compensation administration
Develops capital justifications to improve quality, cost, and efficiency of die shop functions.
Cross-train, learn and support other functions or processes as required