Assistant Manager Die Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Responsibility : Responsible for supporting the Die Maintenance Group Lead in overseeing the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of stamping dies to ensure optimal performance, minimal downtime, and consistent product quality. This role provides leadership to die maintenance team, ensuring dies meet specifications and supporting production through continuous improvement, training, and effective communication.

Essential Functions: (include but not limited to)

• Supervise and support daily activities of die maintenance technicians
• Responsible for training, development, and guidance to die maintenance associates and Group Leads
• Set goals, priorities, and guidelines for die maintenance projects and assignments
• Plan and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance for stamping dies
• Troubleshoot and repair die issues to ensure dies meet specifications and produce quality parts
• Provide technical direction to the die maintenance team to maintain in-spec dies and minimize downtime
• Assists with QPRs (Quality Problem Reports) including implementing countermeasures from a die maintenance perspective
• Monitor and control overtime to meet operational needs
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve die performance and reliability
• Identify potential issues proactively and address them in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Technical degree or certification preferred
• 5+ years of experience in die maintenance, tool and die, or related field
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of progressive and transfer stamping dies
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience training and developing team members
• Proficiency with toolroom equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, welding equipment)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tooling drawings, and precision measuring tools
• Basic computer skills for documentation and tracking
• Forklift and overhead crane operation (certification provided) 

\nCompany Description

Pacific Manufacturing TN is a Stamping and Robotic Welding Division. We were established June of 2014 in Jackson TN and we have 450 + full time employees. Our customer is Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc. and Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi, Inc. Our purpose is "Passion in Creating Tomorrow"

The "Pacific Values" represent the universal values shared by members of the Pacific Industrial Group. We expressed the mental attitude that we want to cherish with the words "Dreams and Challenges" and "Trust and Respect" with a focus on the company history and the ideas of our founder and predecessors, including the top management, as embodied in the founding spirit and the company motto.

Company Description

Pacific Manufacturing TN is a Stamping and Robotic Welding Division. We were established June of 2014 in Jackson TN and we have 450 + full time employees. Our customer is Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc. and Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi, Inc. Our purpose is "Passion in Creating Tomorrow"\r\n\r\nThe "Pacific Values" represent the universal values shared by members of the Pacific Industrial Group. We expressed the mental attitude that we want to cherish with the words "Dreams and Challenges" and "Trust and Respect" with a focus on the company history and the ideas of our founder and predecessors, including the top management, as embodied in the founding spirit and the company motto.