Toolroom Manager

Job Description

Toolroom Manager job based in Oldham. Working for a well established manufacturing company.Client DetailsOur client is a well established manufacturing company based in OldhamDescription* Manage employees performing activities in toolmaking disciplines. Develop and execute business plans, policies and procedures and develop organizational and technical strategies.* Provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements.* Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes. Manage, develop, and motivate employees* Lead toolroom team to ensure a high level of tool accuracy and performance within the production environment. Providing support for troubleshooting quality issues and breakdowns.* Working with experienced toolmakers to assist the day-to-day operation and communicating effectively across all platforms. Manufacturing and repairing injection moulds dies, jigs, fixtures and press tools.* Full responsibility for the injection moulding tool making room.* Working a bespoke range of injection mould tooling equpment and solutions.* Learning to examine and determine sizes and allowances of all products and applications* Aligning, measuring and marking out stock, checking dimensions and alignments, using gauges, micrometres and other measuring devices, also using advanced machine tools to create machine complex internal shapes.* Examining and understanding detailed drawings or specifications to determine requirements of material and equipment.* Basic CNC programming.* Checking accuracy and quality of finished products.* Assessing the tool for faults and working to ensure corrective action.* Planning and undertaking scheduled tooling maintenance within production floor and tool room area.* Responding to breakdowns and providing diagnostic support and repairs as required.* Maintaining records for planned and preventative tooling schedules, control and reporting of our manufacturing plan/ reporting and recovery KPIs* Ensure project delivery objectives are met in collaboration with engineering colleagues.* Management of spares, fixtures and fittings / consumables as appropriate.* Any other reasonable and relevant duties as and when required.* Use of digital platforms within production.Health & Safety* Actively lead and engage in onsite safety culture, processes and procedures.* Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in your working area (6S).* Ensure all guarding and safety equipment is in place and used when needed.* Personal protective equipment to be worn when required.* Report all health and safety or maintenance issues.* Ensure health and safety requirements are met and understand all relevant safety regulations.* Ability to use and utilise Risk Assessments and Method Statements.Profile* Time served toolmaker essential.* You must be a Toolroom Manager with a plastic injection moulding background.* Man Management experience in a Toolroom role and strong leadership skills* Higher / Advanced Highers and/or HNC / HND qualifications in relevant subjects.* This role requires a high level of accuracy.* Use of AutoCAD, CNC programming & Microsoft Office.* Interest in engineering, mechanical, programming and/or technical plastics* Technical, practical and mathematical skills.* Effective communication skills.* Motivated individual who is flexible and willing to learn continuous/lean best practices.* Ability to demonstrate initiative, self motivated and a positive attitude.* Excellent organizational, time management and attention to detail skills.* Comfortable in working within a team environment, contributing and sharing best practices, resources and ideas in order to continually improve.* The ability to work to set standards and procedures.* Receptive and open minded.* Adept at making sound decision quickly.* Creative approach to problem solving and solutions.* Actively contributes as a team player.Job Offer£60,000 to £70,000 plus bonus and benefits