WH235 Manager- PPC Tool Room

Job Description:

• Provide specialist technical advice and support on all aspects of Tool design, manufacturing and estimating.

• Support production and engineering with tooling/technical problems.

• Supervise/Manage the running and plan activities of the tool room facilities and toolmakers, ensuring the tool room is a safe environment in line with health, safety and environmental requirements.

• Supports Production and Engineering to manage and guarantee on time availability of tools to ensure continuous production and increase of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).

• Develop and manage procedural arrangements whereby proposals on new equipment or tool design can be assessed for their impact in performance terms.

• Maximise the use of all resources, including IT and database maintenance for tracking all tools, implementing a planned schedule of maintenance and repair activity to ensure a computerised.

• log is kept on faults and service history of tools.

• Implement budget for investment of new equipment and drive these investments.

• Implement storage of tools to facilitate highest standards within the department for good housekeeping, health, safety and environmental.

• Ensure all stock items, tool inserts and spares are organised.

• Oversee all work through the tool room efficiently and cost effectively and ensure that all target dates for tooling are met.

• Manufacture new tools from technical drawings to a high level of workmanship and in an efficient, cost effective manner.

• Provide quotations for new tooling, modifications and repairs.

• CAD and CNC programming may be required.

• Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions.

• Produce written reports and make presentations.

• Undertake continuous training and development.

• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.

• Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the tool room products, materials and advise others of any impact.

• Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility.

• Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met by working to the overall plan, including management of, and reporting.

• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department.

• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.