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HARCO (Harrington Corp) Tooling Manager in Lynchburg, Virginia
IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission isto shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. IPEX recently acquired the Harco fittings business, an exciting business with operations across the United States.
We currently have anexciting opportunityas the Tooling Manager for Harco. This role is based in our Lynchburg, VA manufacturing facility, and reports to the Plant Manager.
Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-Centric professionals and thoughtful leaders focused on expanding the entrepreneurial spirit our growing organization.
Job purpose:
Harco has a large amount of new tools to commission in addition to a major program to refurbish existing molds to reinvest in our product lines, align to the IPEX product strategy and production network. Our goal is to institute best practices and operational KPIs into our machine shop and molding maintenance activities. This is a critical element of our integration and manufacturing capability initiatives, making this a key position for the group.
The Tooling Manager will coordinate and lead various mold build, tool maintenance and machining activities through all stages to ensure that both new and existing molds and secondary tooling are capable of achieving required part quality levels and cycle times. This roll will also manage the production machining of fabricated and specialty fittings as required to support daily production requirements.
Key responsibilities:
Drive a strong Health, Safety and Environmental Culture and ensure adherence by staff. Monitor and evaluate safety performance on a regular basis, chairing regular meetings to identify and address safety risks and environmental opportunities
Review and approve mold design drawings and concepts to ensure that molds are well designed to ensure that both operational and long term tool durability objectives can be achieved. Work closely with external mold suppliers and tooling service providers throughout projects to assist them with resolving detailed design concerns, review construction and gating options, and achievement of IPEX safety and Harco functional/manufacturing requirements
Institute a standard preventive maintenance program for molds between tear-down and set-up for next production run. Manage mold shop activities to ensure mold maintenance, repair, and various tooling meet quality, efficiencies and cost targets as set by the daily schedule
Prepare and manage daily master schedules for planning labor resources and machine utilization for the machine shop
Support mold and machine project status meetings to review project status reports and project plans to ensure goals and timelines are achieved. Develop a set of KPIs to monitor and improve operational performance of the Tooling group and its effectiveness in supporting production metrics.
Participate in objective setting, plan development, and performance review of plant performance. Assist with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions
Create and implement CNC manufacturing process plan, provide suitable training to ensure successful transfer of learning to job
Build further resources in the tooling team through hiring, mentoring, and training, to support our recent move to 24/7 shift schedule, and to prepare for the large influx of new tooling we anticipate
Prepare Approval for Expenditure (AFEs) documentation for mold replacement or new tools as required
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
Experience and Qualifications:
Completion of college and/or university in Engineering, Tool and Dye Maker, Mold Maker or equivalent work experience required
5+ years of experience in leadership positions in manufacturing with proven ability to deliver desired results; significant experience in molding required
E perience in planning, resource allocation, employee relations, leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources; Proven track record of improving performance through coaching and learning support in a leadership role
Technical understanding of production planning techniques, basic understanding of quality management standards, lean manufacturing and safety requirements/laws (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.)
Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, Solid Works, Inventor, MasterCAM, and Microsoft Office programs; Working knowledge of CNC programming and machining
Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices in a manufacturing environment
Able to plan and organize daily activities, analyze data and react to changes and challenges in the business; prioritize, manage and/or delegate multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent motivational, leadership, problem-solving, troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills
Strong technical, business, and organizational skills; effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Advanced knowledge of machine shop, machining practices, injection molding, molds and mold design
Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and/or project management principles, methods and practices
Excellent grasp of GDandT principles, symmetries,and mathematical skills
