Tool Room Manager

Role & responsibilities

Overall Operations Management

• Lead and manage the end-to-end operations of the tool room including planning, production, quality, and maintenance.
  
• Ensure smooth execution of mould manufacturing as per customer requirements and delivery schedules.
  
• Coordinate with design, production, and maintenance teams for seamless workflow.
  

Production Planning & Control

• Develop and implement production plans aligned with delivery schedules.
  
• Monitor daily tool room operations to ensure optimum utilization of resources (machines, manpower, materials).
  
• Review progress against targets and initiate corrective actions for delays.
  

Tool Design & Development

• Coordinate with the design team for mould design feasibility and manufacturability.
  
• Oversee new tool development, modifications, and preventive maintenance of existing tools.
  
• Ensure standardization of tool designs for efficiency.
  

Quality Assurance

• Implement quality standards (ISO/IATF standards) specific to tool room operations.
  
• Ensure dimensional accuracy, proper fitting, and life cycle of moulds.
  
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for quality defects in tools.
  

Process Improvement / Lean Implementation

• Drive continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S, Lean, TPM) in tool manufacturing processes.
  
• Implement cost control measures and productivity enhancement projects.
  
• Reduce lead times, wastage, and rework in tool manufacturing.
  

People Management

• Lead, train, and develop a technically skilled workforce (toolmakers, CNC/VMC operators, supervisors).
  
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance in tool room operations.
  
• Manage team performance through KPIs and regular feedback.
  

Vendor & Resource Management

• Develop and manage vendor relationships for critical raw materials and outsourced processes (EDM, Heat Treatment, etc.).
  
• Ensure availability of required raw materials, standard parts, and consumables for uninterrupted production.
  

Cost & Budget Responsibility

• Prepare budgets for tool room operations and adhere to approved costs.
  
• Monitor tool costs and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
  

Customer Interaction

• Coordinate with customers on technical discussions related to moulds and project progress.
  
• Resolve customer complaints related to tooling and ensure corrective actions.
  

Technology Upgradation

• Keep updated with the latest developments in mould manufacturing technologies (e.g., high-speed machining, automation).
  
• Propose investments for advanced machinery and equipment to improve competitiveness.

Preferred candidate profile

Tool & Die Maker Engineering / PG CIPET-Mould development candidate with min 15 + years experience of Plastic Injection Tool development having

• Deep technical knowledge of injection mould design and manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, planning, and project management skills.