GS Plastic Optics is offering an exciting opportunity for experienced Tooling professionals. The Tool Room Supervisor will oversee all day to day activities in the Tool Room including, but not limited to leading tool design reviews, improvement discussions, and implementing approved changes. They will provide support and mentorship to less experienced tooling employees, and work closely with Engineering, Mold Processing and Quality teams to ensure productivity and quality expectations are met. This position also serves as the point of contact for all firm and budgetary tool quotes from suppliers and will oversee tool building activities at suppliers and internal support processes such as fixture building and diamond turning.

GS Plastic Optics offers top hourly and pay and excellent benefits!

• Medical and Dental benefits with employer contributions
• 401k plans with company match
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Appreciation Programs

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the entire new tool build process assuring on time delivery and budget. Participates in the design, development and testing of new tooling.
• Manages inventory of all tooling supplies for GSPO, orders supplies when necessary.
• Provides regular project updates to supervisor and project team.
• Assists program launch team in conducting new tool tryouts and other activities as scheduled.
• Work closely with other production departments to improve efficiencies as related to tooling department.
• Understand advanced concepts within the profession and applies knowledge and experience to complex tooling solutions.
• Interfaces with customers, contractors and tool suppliers to develop costs and specs for outsourcing mold and fixture building.
• Recommends incorporation of new technology where feasible and practical.
• Responsible to build the expertise of G-SPO tool room.
• Trouble shoots and communicates tooling concerns to the Manufacturing Managers.
• Direct and participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities.
• Determine priorities and implement cost reduction projects.
• Document all projects with metrics and communicate to teams involved.
• Supervises and trains Tool Makers.