Paint Tooling Team Leader

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QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

- Completion of Post-Secondary Education in Engineering / Technologist program or skilled trade an asset.

Previous leadership experience required.

- Demonstrated knowledge of paint tooling systems and automotive manufacturing maintenance, including trays, bucks, jigs/fixtures, and E-Coat tooling

- Understanding of defect analysis, cleaning and blasting processes, and tooling repair management

- Experience with vendor management, cost control, and inventory systems

- Familiarity with APQP, Control Plan, PFMEA Development, TS-14001, and IATF-16949

- Project Management and Planning experience

- Ability to provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to a team

- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to deal with issues as they arise

- Must be quality minded, safety conscious and reliable

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

MAIN DUTIES:

- Provides leadership and technical support for paint tooling operations

- Leads team in problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives

- Responsible management of inventory, repairs, blasting processes, and throughput optimization

- Accountable for buck management, including application optimization, cleaning frequency, blasting, - burning, assembly, repairs, and inventory control

- Manages tooling cleaning and burning programs, vendor relationships, and repair tracking, with a focus on cost savings and insourcing opportunities

- Ensures tooling performance supports paint quality, yield targets, and defect reduction across all product lines. Oversees contractors and vendors performance and cost

- Assigns, audits, and schedules work for employees across multiple shifts to ensure business needs are met

- Supervises staff within the department, providing training, mentoring and performance management

- Schedules appropriate manpower and overtime when required

- Ensures safety standards are being met through safety talks, accident/incident reporting and daily team meetings

- Troubleshoots and diagnoses tooling or equipment issues, ensuring timely repair and issuing work orders

Other duties as required