Executive Tool Room

Role Overview: As a Tool Room Executive, you will be responsible for leading the tool room operations in a plastic manufacturing setup. Your main focus will be on the design, development, maintenance, and repair of molds, dies, jigs, and fixtures to ensure tooling reliability, minimize downtime, and support production efficiency through innovative tooling processes. Key Responsibilities: - Plan, organize, and supervise all tool room activities including new tool development, maintenance, and repair. - Ensure timely availability of molds, dies, and fixtures for production without compromising quality. - Monitor mold performance and implement preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime. - Review tool drawings and coordinate with design and production teams for modifications or improvements. - Manage tool life cycles and ensure documentation of all repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities. Team Leadership: - Lead, train, and motivate toolmakers, machinists, and maintenance technicians. - Allocate resources effectively to meet production schedules. - Conduct regular performance reviews and technical training for tool room personnel. Process Improvement: - Implement best practices in tool room operations focusing on precision, safety, and efficiency. - Introduce new machining technologies, materials, and techniques to improve tool performance and longevity. - Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing. Quality & Compliance: - Ensure all tools and molds meet dimensional accuracy and quality standards. - Work closely with the Quality and Production departments to resolve tool-related defects or quality issues. - Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / ISO 14001 or other relevant standards. Cost & Inventory Control: - Manage tool room budget, including consumables, spare parts, and machining tools. - Control tool inventory and ensure optimal utilization of materials and manpower. - Identify cost-saving opportunities through reconditioning or redesign of molds and dies. Qualifications & Skills: - Diploma or Bachelors degree in Tool & Die Making, Mechanical, or Production Engineering. - Minimum 8-15 years of experience in tool room operations within a plastic manufacturing setup. - Strong knowledge of mold design, machining, fitting, and polishing processes. - Proficiency in CNC, EDM, WEDM, and conventional machining operations. - Understanding of CAD/CAM software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, UG/NX, or similar). - Sound knowledge of polymer materials and their molding behaviors. - Excellent leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills. - Good communication and cross-functional coordination abilities.,