Tooling Manager
Core
Lead multi-site tooling operations in a green sand foundry environment, creating and maintaining patterns, core boxes, and tooling for new product launches.
Role type
Tooling Manager (Heavy Manufacturing/Foundry)
Builds
Tooling, patterns, and core boxes for foundry production
Domain
Heavy manufacturing, green sand foundry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Green sand foundry operations, pattern creation and maintenance, core box management, CAD/CAM, CNC equipment, blueprint interpretation, precision measurement, process improvement, project management, team leadership
Preferred skills
ISO/Quality System experience, outsourced tooling coordination, green sand iron foundry experience
Technologies
CAD, CAM, CNC equipment, computerized maintenance/work order systems, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead multi-site tooling operations across Shawano and Bonduel locations; Direct tooling needs management including staffing, equipment, and capacity; Work with internal teams and external vendors to define tooling requirements; Supervise Pattern Makers and Production Shift Supervisors; Manage tooling operation budget; Ensure tooling compliance with quality and production requirements; Coordinate with production and engineering to resolve tooling issues.
Seniority
Manager, supervisory & operational leadership
