Tool and Die Manager

Job Description

Job Description

HiFyve is hiring a Tool and Die Manager 

Salary: $65-75K/yr

Shift: 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the daily operations of the Tool and Die department.
• Oversee personnel responsible for constructing, maintaining, repairing, and modifying dies, tooling, machines, jigs, gauges, and fixtures.
• Support the design, development, and construction of gauges, tools, jigs, dies, and fixtures used in manufacturing and quoting activities.
• Participate in the development, adjustment, troubleshooting, and construction of tooling, dies, and manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure tooling is maintained and available to support production schedules while minimizing downtime.
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills to support production and maintenance teams in resolving tooling and manufacturing issues.
• Identify department challenges, develop solutions, and communicate recommendations to Engineering leadership.
• Coordinate departmental priorities, workload, and resources to meet production and business objectives.
• Ensure tooling is built and maintained to meet quality, safety, and production requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tooling performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Maintain accurate departmental records and documentation.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate Tool and Die personnel while fostering a positive team environment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments to support manufacturing operations.
• Support all company goals while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of 10 years of Tool and Die experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Journeyman Tool and Die Certificate or equivalent technical education required.
• Strong knowledge of Tool and Die design, construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Extensive experience operating machines and equipment used to build dies, jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a Tool and Die department preferred.
• Understanding of departmental organization, budgeting, supervision, employee training, and performance evaluations.
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to effectively utilize labor and materials to deliver quality products on time.
• Excellent analytical and independent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and customers.
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.