Tool Room Supervisor

Job Description

The Tool Room Supervisor manages and oversees all aspects of the day to day tool room operations and activities in Chicago. This includes the repair, modifications and improvements of existing tooling. Responsibilities include compliance with current and future codes, regulations and inspections. Working with shift leads, assigns and prioritizes activities based upon input from Production Control and Operations. Responsible for resource planning for both headcount and equipment. Provides direction on tooling condition and replace/repair recommendations. Works closely with the Safety department to ensure the Chicago tool room stays in compliance.This is a 1st shift position supporting operations from 6am -2pm.The base compensation range for this position is $96,500 - $125,000. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

Essential Functions

Develop, maintain and improve preventative maintenance programs for toolingProvides recommendations to improve tooling performance and efficiencyWorks with Foremen with scheduling of tool room personnelResponsible for controlling overtime and costs of the departmentsAssists with in-house design and fabrication of equipment and spare die componentsWorks closely with the EHS Manager to ensure safety is a top priority at the divisionParticipates as required in audits and inspectionsMonitors and reports status of tool room projectsAssesses performance of team and provides feedback and guidanceAssigns work requests and projects to the appropriate person.Ensures all paperwork and reporting are kept up to date and are completed in a timely fashionCommunicates goals, objectives and policies to their team members.Will oversee the tool room apprentice program.Works on the successional planning of personnel and identifying technical disciplines that are understaffed. Makes recommendations for succession planning and staffing.Responsible for the maintaining of associated cribsWork with production manager/superintendents to improve throughput and quality by monitoring & improving key KPIsParticipate in production meetings as required and communicate information back to appropriate departmental personnel

Education and Experience

10 or more years working with stamping dies required (Journeyman certification preferred). 20 years preferred.Management experience required.Ability to lead and influence people and work as a team memberTakes ownership of personal and employee developmentMust have understanding of stamping tooling components and materials used to make toolingMust have understanding of preventative maintenance programsExperience with CMMS software

Competencies

Ability to operate machines and hand toolsAbility to read engineering drawingsAbility to disassemble and reassemble toolingMust have ability to work collaboratively with others as a part of a teamAbility to understand and enforce company policiesPlans, prioritizes and organizes work effectively to produce measurable resultsKeeps current with new work methods and technologyAbility to use Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint software

Work Environment

Regularly works in a production environment which requires a constant alertness of safety requirements and dangers as they will work near heavy cutting and material handling equipment.Must be able to lift parts and equipment which can weigh up to 50 poundsMust be able and comfortable to work in a heavy-industrial environment

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran's status.