1st shift Tool & Die Manager Job Listing at Kelly Services in Painesville, OH (Job ID US3619413_BH10015054)

Description

1st Shift Tool Room Manager
Location: Painesville, OH
Salary: $110k-125k based on experience 
Shift: 1st Shift 7am to 4pm Monday-Friday
FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE!!

At Kelly, we are committed to precision, quality, and continuous improvement in everything we do. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tool Room Manager to lead our corporate tool & die team and support all manufacturing operations. This is a critical leadership role that offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on production performance and strategic growth.

Position Summary:

The Tool Room Manager is responsible for the management and execution of all tool & die activities including design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of tools, dies, and fixtures. This role ensures efficient operations within the department while driving innovation, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and develop the tool & die teams, including training, coaching, and performance management.
• Develop and implement procedures for tool & die design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair.
• Manage tooling projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Oversee department budgeting, inventory control, and procurement of equipment and materials.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with company safety policies and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and maintain quality.
• Maintain and develop the in-house apprenticeship program to grow internal talent.
• Execute strategic initiatives supporting long-term company growth.
• Support employee development in roll tooling and die programming.
• Participate in Tooling Review Committee meetings and decision-making.
• Ensure timely tool & die support for production needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience in machining, tool & die making.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong proficiency with CAD software and machining tools.
• In-depth understanding of stamping, forming, and related manufacturing processes.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of industry safety regulations and best practices.

Interested? Apply today to join this dynamic team! Schedule a time directly with the recruiter using the following linkhttps://calendly.com/dans465

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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