Tool Room Team Leader

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our client in Worksop on a permanet basis. You will be working with a team in a well-established manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor the Toolroom team to deliver an efficient and responsive service.

• Develop the knowledge and cross-functional skills of the team across mould tools, press tools, machining, EDM and bench fitting.

• Collaborate with Production Supervisors to plan and prioritise daily workloads.
• Develop and implement a Tooling TPM programme to reduce Toolroom-related downtime within moulding and press operations.
• Support Engineering teams during new product development by providing tooling expertise and identifying potential manufacturing and processing risks.
• Lead initiatives to transition press shop operations from riveted to welded contacts, including the implementation of associated tooling and equipment.
• Utilise CAD and 3D modelling software to design tooling modifications and major repair solutions.
• Manage internal tooling replacement projects, ensuring compliance with capital expenditure processes.
• Promote a strong culture of continuous improvement, quality, safety and operational excellence.

About You

You will be a motivated and technically capable leader with a strong background in tooling and manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Toolmaking, Engineering or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing supervisory or leadership role.
• Proven experience within a Toolroom environment supporting moulding and/or press operations.

Skills & Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of mould tools, press tools and associated manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of tool, jig and fixture design.
• Expertise in CAD and 3D CAD software, including tooling design and modification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EDM (spark erosion and wire erosion), CNC milling and general toolroom operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and production processes.
• Effective leadership, coaching and change management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

This role would suit someone who has worked as a Tool Room Supervisor, Tool Room Team Leader, Team Leader, Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader, Manufacturing Supervisor