Toolroom Manager
đź“Ť Smethwick, West Midlands
đź’· ÂŁ45,000 - $50,000
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Toolroom Manager to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business at the forefront of innovation. With a brand-new Innovation Centre equipped to deliver cutting-edge tooling, jigs, and fixture solutions, this role offers the chance to lead and optimise toolroom operations in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage toolroom staff, driving accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality standards.
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Oversee work routing, planning, scheduling, and material procurement.
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Coordinate external processes including heat treatment, coatings, and secondary operations.
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Monitor, control, and continuously improve toolroom manufacturing processes.
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Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, ensuring best practice is consistently followed.
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Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules for all plant and equipment.
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Uphold the highest levels of health and safety at all times.
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Supervise apprentices, working closely with external training providers.
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Manage precision tooling projects from conception through to design (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), try-out, commissioning, and handover to production.
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Foster collaboration and communication across departments to support company-wide objectives.
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Demonstrate a proactive and solutions-focused approach to all challenges.
Requirements
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Minimum 15 years of hands-on toolroom experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
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Strong expertise in tooling fault-finding, modification, and maintenance.
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Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
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Experience with fine punch tooling or similar would be advantageous.
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Proven ability to lead teams and optimise processes.
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Commitment to mentoring and developing apprentices.
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Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
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Tool design experience is highly desirable.
What’s on Offer
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21 days annual leave.
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A dynamic and innovative work environment with exposure to a wide range of production processes.
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The opportunity to influence and shape toolroom functions, output, and quality.
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Ongoing support for professional development and career growth