Toolroom Manager
Advanced Powder Products · advancedpowderproducts.com
PhilipsburgLead / Manager10+ yrs
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The job in short
Toolroom manager.
SolidWorks
Details
- Found
- 8 d ago · posted 2026-10-23
- Location as listed
- PHILIPSBURG, PA, USA
- Role
- Operations Manager
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: 301 ENTERPRISE DRIVE - PHILIPSBURG, PA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Characteristics:
MS Office, Solidworks, MiniTab
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Project management skills and the ability to prioritize workload of subordinates to align with company initiatives
Ability to work under pressure and continuously meet deadlines
Strong mechanical aptitude in order to offer technical direction in all engineering areas
Requires extensive technical knowledge in CAD based product design and engineering design methods
Job Responsibilities:
Lead toolroom expansion initiatives including equipment acquisition, facility layout, utilities, workflow design, and future capacity planning
Develop optimized manufacturing flow from raw material through completed tool build
Manage all internal tool build activities from quote approval through tool qualification
Define space requirements for machining, EDM, assembly, inspection, maintenance, and tool storage
Support leadership in creating the tooling strategy required to achieve APP's long-term growth objectives
Evaluate new technologies and manufacturing methods that improve tool build speed, quality, and cost
Establish management systems for tracking tooling progress
Remove bottlenecks impacting tool delivery
Drive reduced tool lead times through standardized build practices
Balance workload across personnel and equipment resources
Forecast staffing, equipment, and resource requirements to meet forecasted workload
Establish realistic tool build schedules and plans
Develop standardized work instructions and best practices
Create scalable processes capable of supporting future growth
Support recruiting efforts for toolmakers, machinists, designers, and apprentices
Lead, mentor, develop, and retain toolroom personnel
Build a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Follow the standards of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 International Standards
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Requirements:
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Tool & Die, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field
10+ years tooling experience in mold building, tool design, machining, or tooling operations
5+ years leadership experience in tooling or manufacturing environment
Experience building molds for injection molding or equivalent precision manufacturing
Experience developing tooling processes and managing multiple tool build projects simultaneously
Experience with capital equipment justification and implementation
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