Assistant Manager - Tooling

Job Summary

The Tooling Assistant Manager coordinates all activities within the department and oversees ongoing and new projects while promoting continuous improvement and team member growth, with Vuteq, and Plastic Business Unit Goals in mind.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Management Duties include, but not limited to; Manage day to day tasks with Tooling Engineers and Admins, which includes time and attendance, time off requests and time management, within the written policies.
• Coach, mentor and motivate team members
• Perform Team member evaluations, identify and provide training and the tools needed to for the Tooling Team
• Create strategies to improve efficiency, cost, and quality of Tools from initial design stage (ie. New technology, improved design)
• Manage meetings to inform and keep Tooling Team up to date on latest industry news, departmental goals, and overall KPI
• Update Tooling Standards as applicable based on requirements/improvements for all Vuteq plants
• Lead activity related to the up front tooling design to ensure the best possible tool at first shots
• Main Liaison between each plant and VTCA tooling team

Job Qualifications

Education

• Successful completion of a minimum two-year engineering diploma program from a college (design, mechanical, manufacturing, and industrial engineering are all considered relevant)
• Advanced knowledge of CAD software, Sigmasoft, and Cimatron (certificate considered an asset)

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience working in plastics manufacturing, and automotive interiors
• Minimum 10 years of experience in tooling, manufacturing, and design
• Experience managing a small group of professionals

Skills and Abilities

• Actively listening to fellow team members about concerns or issues that arise
• Ability to show versatility and resourcefulness when problem solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy when preparing reports and presentations for customers, suppliers, and senior management
• Ability to adapt to changing demands from customers as well as fellow team members
• Strong interpersonal skills; having to communicate with several people at once
• Ability to organize priorities based on deadlines and importance of tasks
• Manage time efficiently while working on several different tasks at once
• Firm negotiating skills while dealing with customers and suppliers
• Ability to effectively manage a small group of professionals to achieve shared and personal goals

Other

• Must have a valid driver’s license