Develop, maintain and improve preventative maintenance programs for tooling. Provides recommendations to improve tooling performance and efficiency. Works with Foremen with scheduling of tool department personnel. Responsible for controlling overtime and costs of the departments. Assists with in-house design and fabrication of equipment and spare die components. Works closely with the EHS Manager to ensure safety is a top priority at the division. Participates as required in audits and inspections. Monitors and reports status of projects. Ensures all paperwork and reporting are kept up to date and are completed in a timely fashion. Communicates goals, objectives and policies to their team members. Works on the successional planning of personnel and identifying technical disciplines that are understaffed. Makes recommendations for succession planning and staffing. Work with production manager/superintendents to improve throughput and quality by monitoring & improving key KPIs. Participate in production meetings as required and communicate information back to appropriate departmental personnel. . The Successful Applicant 7-10 years of manufacturing experience in a metal fabrcation setting mainly with Stampingsome tpye of leadership. Ability to lead and influence people and work as a team member. Takes ownership of personal and employee development. Must have understanding of stamping tooling components and materials used to make tooling.