Tooling Manager
- On-site
The role
We’re looking for a Tooling Manager to lead and evolve our tooling operations, ensuring performance, reliability, and innovation that directly supports our manufacturing success.
What you'll do
- Lead and align the Toolroom, Tool Trials, and Tool Maintenance teams.
- Oversee the full tooling lifecycle, from design and maintenance to retirement.
- Plan tooling capacity to meet current and future production needs.
- Drive tooling innovation to support new product development.
- Maintain high tooling availability and reliability to meet extrusion requirements.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate with NPD and Product Management to align tooling with future business needs.
- Lead root cause analysis and long-term solutions for tooling issues.
- Manage tooling budgets and control tooling-related costs.
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
What you'll need
- 5+ years proven experience in tooling, manufacturing, or operational leadership roles.
- Hands-on experience in tooling design, modification, and maintenance.
- Ability to align tooling operations with broader business objectives and the requirements of the extrusion customer.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to inspire and unify teams.
- Analytical skills to interpret performance data and drive informed decisions.
- Experience in managing budgets and resource allocation effectively.
- Demonstrated success in leading process improvement initiatives.
- Resilience and confidence in decision-making under pressure.
- Customer-focused mindset, ensuring tooling readiness and quality for the extrusion process.
What you'll get
- Private healthcare
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Pension
- Annual bonus
- Discounted gym membership
- Free fruit & coffee machines
- Subsidised vending machines
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
What we do
At VEKA, we are more than just a workplace; we are a global community of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. We are innovators, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of our industry. We are collaborators, creating a culture of teamwork, accountability and mutual support. We are committed to the growth and development of our people because we believe that when our employees thrive, so does our organisation.
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VEKA embraces diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us in cultivating a workplace that celebrates individuality and promotes collaboration.
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