Tooling Supervisor

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The Tooling Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the tooling operations within the manufacturing plant. This role involves managing the tooling team, ensuring the maintenance and optimization of manufacturing tools, and collaborating with other departments to achieve production goals. The Tooling Supervisor will play a critical role in maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring efficient production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Tooling Team: Lead multi shift cross functional team, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluations. Training machinists and techs to ensure a “next man up” bench strength.
• Tool Maintenance: Ensure regular maintenance and repair of tools to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency through hands on machining and training of team members.
• Quality Control: Monitor tooling quality and implement improvements to meet production standards and customer specifications.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of tooling inventory and coordinate with procurement for necessary supplies.
• Process Optimization: Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize tooling processes and improve overall plant efficiency.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all tooling operations comply with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment.
• Troubleshooting: Address and resolve tooling-related issues promptly to avoid tool delays.
• Reporting: Prepare and present reports on tooling performance, maintenance activities, and improvement initiatives.

• Education: Technical degree preferred or 10+ years in machine shop or tool room.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in tooling supervision within a manufacturing plant or similar environment.
• Skills: Strong leadership and communication skills, proficiency in tooling maintenance and repair, knowledge of manufacturing processes, and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in tooling or manufacturing processes are a plus.

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $63,000 - $94,000. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.  In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.