Job Details

What You'll Do

• Lead all tooling and mold-related operations in a high-volume injection molding facility, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and changeovers to support safe, efficient production
• Supervise a team of Tooling Technicians and Set-Up Techs across multiple shifts, setting clear expectations for mold care, cleanliness, readiness, and reliability
• Develop and implement standard work for mold maintenance and changeovers, ensuring PMs are completed on time and tools are production-ready every time
• Troubleshoot mold-related defects, identify root causes, and implement countermeasures in collaboration with process, quality, and production teams
• Coordinate tool changeovers and mold prep for new product launches and engineering changes, overseeing tool room priorities to support production schedules
• Support technical training and development of tooling and set-up personnel, building a team that can execute independently without relying on hands-on manager involvement
• Own tooling-related documentation and compliance, including PM records, changeover logs, and tooling readiness for PPAPs and IATF or ISO audits

• Experience leading tooling or mold maintenance teams in a high-volume injection molding environment
• Strong technical knowledge of mold structure, changeovers, PM strategy, and tooling repairs, with the ability to coach and troubleshoot on the floor
• Hands-on leadership style with a coaching mindset; someone who builds teams and drives accountability through structure, fairness, and consistency
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with maintenance, process, quality, and production to support uptime and quality goals
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, ERP platforms such as SAP, and basic office tools like Excel and Outlook
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple shifts and remain calm under pressure in a fast-moving automotive manufacturing environment