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u003cdivu003eu003ch2u003eu003cstrongu003eTooling Manager (Group Leader)u003c/strongu003eu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLocation:u003c/strongu003e Elizabethtown, KYu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eShift:u003c/strongu003e 2nd Shiftu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eSalary Range:u003c/strongu003e $90,000 - $100,000u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eAbout the Roleu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eOur client is seeking a hands-on u003cstrongu003eTooling Manager (Group Leader)u003c/strongu003e to lead a skilled tool room team within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned Class C Tool u0026Die professional who thrives in progressive and transfer die operations and has strong leadership experience within a unionized (UAW) setting.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis is not a desk job. You will be on the floor, in the press, and in the shop — driving performance, mentoring toolmakers, and ensuring tooling reliability that directly impacts production quality and uptime.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eSuccess in this role means reducing scrap and downtime, optimizing die performance, and leading a team that consistently delivers on Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC).u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eLead and oversee toolmakers on 2nd shift to ensure efficient execution of preventive and corrective maintenanceu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMaintain tooling KPIs and implement follow-up programs to reduce scrap, downtime, and overtimeu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eManage progressive and transfer dies, including destacker processes, blanking, rollform, and progressive transfer systemsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEstablish and execute die maintenance routines and tool improvement plansu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCoordinate manpower planning, die protection plans, and PM compliance to ensure 100% quality standardsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eImplement and sustain 5S initiatives within the tooling departmentu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEnsure ISO TS compliance and maintain audit readinessu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eTrain and mentor toolmakers on maintenance processes and support engineering changesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCoordinate with Tool Room Manager regarding updates, new projects, and urgent requisitionsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eIdentify critical spare parts and manage procurement through internal systemsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCollaborate cross-functionally to align tooling priorities with production schedulesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDrive lean initiatives, JIT processes, and structured problem-solving methodologiesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eQualifications / Requirementsu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssociate degree in Engineering or related field with 7+ years toolmaker experience u003cstrongu003eORu003c/strongu003e 10+ years toolmaker experienceu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMinimum 7+ years Tool u0026Die experience (Class C tooling required)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003e4+ years leadership experience in unionized automotive or industrial manufacturing (UAW experience required)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong background in progressive and transfer die operationsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience with die maintenance systems, steel treatment/coatings, and gripper systemsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eWorking knowledge of lean manufacturing, JIT, KPI management, and structured problem-solvingu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong organizational and communication skillsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to prioritize, motivate a team, and drive accountabilityu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eWhat’s in It for Youu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCompetitive salary ($90K-$100K)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMedical, Dental, Vision u0026Prescription coverageu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePaid vacation u0026holidaysu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003e401Ku003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eShort- and Long-Term Disability coverageu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFlexible Spending Account (FSA)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDiscounted gym membershipu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAdvancement and training opportunitiesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Elizabethtown, KY ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'KY36-2752428