Tool & Die Supervisor

Tool & Die Supervisor

Location: US Gestamp Alabama - McCalla, US

Daily supervision of the Tool and Die Department activities, including manpower allocation and scheduling of production. Assist the Operations Manager in ensuring all targets related to Safety, Quality, and Productivity are met or exceeded.

Supervise, mentor, train, and assign work to tool and die makers, apprentices, and machinists.

Implementation of "World Class" Manufacturing Policies and Procedures.

Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Support in related areas of the environmental management system.

Health and Safety of all subordinates, including any subcontractor working in the area of responsibility.

Supports the Operational Performance Metrics relating to Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery, and helps ensure all targets are met or exceeded.

Manages daily repair and preventative maintenance activities.

Supports and contributes to the Annual Operating Plan regarding performance and cost expectations.

Know and enforce health, safety, and environmental rules.

Seek to reduce safety risks, with support from the safety team.

Know the health, safety, and environmental procedures in your area and make sure they apply.

Report accidents and incidents in your area.

Training the team on the safety cards and making sure they apply.

Troubleshoot tooling issues in the press and implement corrective actions.

Read and understand production schedules and coordinate work to be completed within a "Just In Time" environment.

Ensure compliance with all safety policies, quality standards, and company procedures.

Education and experience: Associate degree or technical diploma in Tool and Die, Machining, or Manufacturing Technology. A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in the Tool and Die trade. A minimum of 3 years in a leadership position. A good understanding of "Lean Manufacturing" concepts. Ability to work under pressure and meet stringent timelines.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us: We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide. Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us? You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria. This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects. You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done. You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams. Join the Gestamp team! Apply now