Tool Room General Manager

Tool Room General Manager

We are looking for a Tool Room Manager to lead our tool room operations. In this pivotal role, you'll direct a skilled team, manage resources, drive quality standards, and play a hands-on part in keeping our production and new product development schedules on track.

What you'll do

• Lead, coach, and develop the Tool Room team - setting priorities, assigning work, evaluating performance, and building training plans to close skill gaps.
• Determine the most cost-effective and efficient methods for tool fabrication, balancing equipment availability, CNC design application, and employee skill levels.
• Monitor all tool fabrication programs to ensure on-time completion aligned with press room and new product development schedules.
• Establish and communicate workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and quality standards based on tooling application and design requirements.
• Manage inventory of production tools, shop supplies, and perishable tooling; review usage records to maintain proper stock levels.
• Coordinate outside services for tooling fabrication and manage a small portfolio of external customer quotes and sales.
• Respond effectively to unexpected schedule changes, tool wear/breakage, and new product demands without disrupting original fabrication timelines.
• Oversee the Tool & Die Maker and Machinist State Apprenticeship program - conducting training evaluations and tracking employee development.
• Manage the departmental operating budget and communicate any anticipated variances proactively.
• Participate in recommending, justifying, and selecting new equipment or upgrades to existing equipment.
• Enforce safety, EHS compliance, and housekeeping standards throughout the department.

What we're looking for

Experience

5 or more years as a Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Tool Designer, or Manufacturing Engineer. Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Coursework in Supervisory Techniques and CNC or Machine Tool Operation is a strong asset.

Why join us

✓ Immediate Benefits - No Waiting Period

✓ Complete Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one

✓ Financial Security - Company-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance

✓ Retirement Planning - 401(k) with company contributions

✓ Work-Life Balance - Paid holidays and vacation time from hire

✓ Professional Growth - Paid education programs and career development opportunities

✓ Health & Wellness - Onsite fitness center for employees and spouses

✓ Safety First - Prescription safety glasses and safety shoe reimbursement

✓ Employee-Friendly - Flexible policies in a temperature-controlled facility

Jagemann is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.