Experienced

Deputy Manager Tool Maintenance

48.0 hours (m/w/d)
ChennaiIndia

This position replacement for Peter Varghese  - Deputy Manager Tool Maintenance

What you'll do

  1. Supervise daily tool room activities including tool repair, sharpening, calibration, and storage.
  2. Ensure proper documentation of tool usage, maintenance schedules, and inventory control.
  3. Implement 5S and lean practices in the tool room.
  4. Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for tools and dies.
  5. Troubleshoot breakdowns and coordinate quick corrective actions to minimize downtime.
  6. Monitor tool performance and recommend improvements for durability and efficiency
  7. Lead and mentor tool room technicians and operators and conduct skill development training for the team on tool handling, safety, and maintenance best practices.
  8. Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve tool-related issues.
  9. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce tool wear, maintenance costs, and downtime.
  10. Ensure adherence to safety standards and statutory requirements in tool room operations, maintain ISO/TS documentation and compliance for audits & Promote a culture of safety and quality.

What we offer

The team is growing at the same time our Group grows. Therefore, there are many opportunities for you to grow with us! 
Benefits as per our company policy

What we are looking for

  1. Diploma/Degree in Tool and Die Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
  2. 8–12 years in tool room maintenance, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
  3. Knowledge of  Tool maintenance, and machining processes, familiarity with CAD/CAM software and ERP systems & effective communication and coordination with cross-functional teams.