Maintenance & Tooling Supervisor

Maintenance & Tooling Supervisor

Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ Salary: $95,000 $115,000 Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Maintenance & Tooling Supervisor to lead maintenance and tooling operations within a dynamic injection molding manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, tooling readiness, and overall operational efficiency while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards
• Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices
• Support ISO/IATF compliance, audits, and corrective actions

Maintenance Management

• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Maintain high uptime for: Injection molding machines, Robotics and automation systems, Plant utilities (chillers, dryers, compressors, conveyors)
• Develop maintenance schedules to minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
• Manage maintenance records, CMMS systems, and spare parts inventory
• Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate emergency repairs

Tooling & Mold Management

• Oversee mold maintenance, repair, and readiness
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules for tooling
• Coordinate mold changeovers and production readiness
• Support mold trials, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to reduce defects
• Coordinate with external tooling vendors and mold makers

Team Leadership

• Supervise maintenance, mold, and tooling technicians
• Provide training, coaching, and performance management
• Ensure coverage across production shifts as needed
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives
• Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and reduce downtime
• Implement predictive maintenance technologies
• Identify cost savings and process improvements

Budget & Vendor Management

• Manage maintenance and tooling budgets
• Control repair and spare parts costs
• Negotiate with vendors and manage external contractors

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred
• Technical diploma with extensive experience considered

Experience

• 510+ years in maintenance/tooling within injection molding manufacturing
• 3+ years in a supervisory role
• Strong experience with automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Deep understanding of injection molds and tooling maintenance practices

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of injection molding processes and equipment
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting and automation systems
• Experience using CMMS systems
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and blueprints
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies