Responsibilities:
Tool Room Governance (Multi-Plant)
Act as central owner for tool room and tooling activities across all plants.
Standardize tooling practices, procedures, and documentation.
Ensure uniform tooling systems and processes across locations.
Conduct regular reviews of tool performance and maintenance.
Tool Maintenance & Reliability
Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance of moulds, dies, and fixtures.
Improve tool life and reduce breakdown frequency.
Monitor tool performance, breakdown analysis, and corrective actions.
Maintain tool history records and tracking systems.
Tooling Development & Trials
Support NPD in current tool development, trials, and validation.
Ensure readiness of tools for recent product launches.
Coordinate with design, vendors, and production teams.
Approve tool trials and modifications.
Vendor & Outsourcing Management
Manage tool vendors for manufacturing, repair, and modification.
Evaluate vendor capability and performance.
Ensure cost-effective sourcing and timely delivery of tools.
Cost & Inventory Control
Control tooling costs including maintenance, spares, and consumables.
Maintain optimum inventory of critical spares.
Drive cost reduction and tooling efficiency initiatives.
Process Improvement & Standardization
Implement best practices in tool maintenance and handling.
Reduce tool changeover time and improve SMED practices.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in tooling.
Team Development & Leadership
Build and lead tool room teams across plants.
Define skill matrix and training plans.
Develop competencies in tool maintenance and troubleshooting.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure secure working practices in tool room operations.
Adhere to EHS and statutory requirements.
Required Skills:
Strong expertise in moulds, dies, and tooling systems
Multi-plant tool room management
Problem-solving and root cause analysis
Vendor management and cost control
Leadership and team management
Knowledge of SMED and maintenance systems