Supervisor - Tool Room

Strattec Security Corporation - River Hills, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

River Hills, WI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Toolroom Supervisor at STRATTEC Security Corporation is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the MKE Toolroom, ensuring efficient tool delivery to meet production goals. This role involves managing toolroom personnel, enforcing safety protocols, and collaborating with various teams to optimize operations and support workflow. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background and a passion for innovation, contributing to the development of a new internal team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise toolroom personnel, including training and managing performance.
• Ensure the toolroom maintains a zero incident safety culture.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols for handling and storage of tools.
• Assist Toolroom Planner in effective communication of schedules and priorities to toolroom personnel.
• Conduct regular audits of tools and equipment to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Resolve issues related to tool performance or employee conflicts within the toolroom.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in toolroom technologies and management practices.
• Prepare reports summarizing toolroom activities, challenges, and resource needs.
• Collaborate with others to streamline operations and support overall workflow.
• Analyze delivery data to identify and eliminate breakdown events that negatively impact delivery.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to optimize toolroom operating procedures.
• Maintain a detailed inventory of tools and equipment with the Toolroom Planner.
• Assist in budget preparation for tool room operations and monitor expenditures.

Requirements

• A minimum of ten years experience within a toolroom, job shop or manufacturing setting.
• At least three years supervisory experience in toolroom or manufacturing environments, or 15 years of experience in a toolroom setting with some lead man experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Tool & Die Technology, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Metal Working or related field preferred.
• Experience supervising personnel in a union environment preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially MS Excel.
• Strong communication skills to influence others.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a complex environment.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP/AS400/Kanban tools preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a union environment.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP/AS400/Kanban tools.