Tooling and Design Manager

Overview of Responsibilities:                                                                                                                

Technical Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical management and oversight of all Design and Tool Room activities
• Stay abreast of new technologies and support the budgeting, planning, acquisition and maintenance of equipment required to meet business objectives.
• Accountable for the efficiency and effectiveness of all processes utilized in the Design and Tooling areas through:
  • Continually evaluate current processes and identify areas for improvement.
  • Make recommendations and carry out the implementation of improvements.
  • Ensure processes are being followed.
• Accountable for on-time delivery of design and tooling commitments to support development and production schedules.
• Responsible for ensuring exceptional quality of work completed by the department that is consistent with organizational standards.
• Responsible for budget compliance on all work within the Design and Tooling areas

Leadership Responsibilities

• Responsible for the budgeting and planning of staff required to execute Donatelle’s business plan.
• Oversee the hiring, training, professional development, performance management and compensation of personnel in support of department and organizational objectives.
• Analyze the workflow within the Design and Tooling areas and manage the distribution and scheduling of work to ensure the most efficient use of organization resources.
• Communicate and reinforce policies, safety issues, and organizational objectives to staff members.
• Provide leadership through the demonstration of company values to Tooling and Design Team Member Associates through communication and personal action.

• Facilitate and promote inter-departmental workflow and cross utilization of resources and strong relationships within Design and Tooling department and with other departments within Donatelle.
• Responsible for providing input to resource and capital planning required to execute Donatelle’s business plan.

General Responsibilities:

• Interact with management and all other departments to participate in problem solving and to recommend potential improvements.
• Responsibility to protect Donatelle confidential information and Intellectual Property
• Follow safety requirements as outlined in the safety manual.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:                                                                                                                                              

Education/Experience:

• Minimum two-year vocational diploma in Machining, Tool & Die, or Moldmaking
• Minimum 10 years mold making, CNC equipment operation, and general tool room experience required.
• Minimum 10 years combined experience with injection molding, CNC production machining, LSR and secondary operations.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience preferred

Other Qualifications and Desired Skills:

• Strong people management skills
• Knowledgeable in CAD/CAM
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong problem solving and troubling shooting