Essential Functions/Key Deliverables 

• Manage, direct and oversee the activity of assigned direct reports
• Train team members on tool room processes, procedures and equipment
• Participate in cross-functional dialogue with plant staff to determine root cause of tool/machine failures; analyze and diagnose tool problems; expedite and coordinate corrective actions to minimize downtime
• Generate reports related to tooling life and usage by machine
• Forecast tooling needs based on production schedule
• Create annual tooling budget for Can and End Departments
• Drive continuous improvement and cost saving projects such as downgauging
• Manage vendor relationships to develop tooling and process improvement
• Manage and oversee shipments with customers and vendors
• Responsible for scrap carbide returns
• Oversee the measuring equipment to ensure calibration and maintenance and runs tool scans
• Provide tooling support for other CANPACK locations as needed
• Perform other tasks reasonably commensurate with the role, as directed

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent knowledge and experience required 
• Minimum 5 years of machining experience using a grinding machine mill and lathe as well as basic machine calibration experience
• Experience in the aluminum beverage can/end industry highly desirable; must have the ability to understand tooling progressions in the can/end manufacturing process
• Must be able to read blueprints and drawings as well as experience working with various types of material

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, project management and technical skills 
• Proven ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, including staff, vendors, and management 
• Proven ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Able to prioritize and interpret work requests and work orders.
• Proven ability to develop training material and provide training to management, tooling technicians, and others in the plant

• Minimum intermediate computer skills required (Microsoft Office Suite)

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CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.