Job Summary
Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced Tooling Manager to join our client's team, a global leader in plastic product manufacturing. This exciting opportunity is perfect for an individual with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and financial acumen, who is ready to take on the challenge of managing the tooling operations within a cutting-edge, innovative environment. If you have a passion for process improvement and driving efficiency in a high-demand manufacturing setting, this role will provide a dynamic platform to make a significant impact.Responsibilities
- Manage the toolroom budget, controlling costs and optimizing resource allocation
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team performance and operational efficiency
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness
- Provide technical leadership to the toolmaking team, mentoring junior staff and driving continuous improvement
- Present financial reports, project updates, and performance metrics to senior management and stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align tooling operations with broader business strategies and goals
Requirements
- Certified Toolmaker with 7+ years of relevant experience
- A degree or diploma in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field is highly valuable
- Expertise in pneumatics, hydraulics, and plastic injection molding
- Proficient in CNC programming and CAD software (SolidWorks, Edgecam, Mastercam)
- Strong leadership skills with proven experience managing teams and cross-functional projects
- Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and KPI management
- Ability to deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders, with a focus on financial and operational metrics
- Strategic thinking and process improvement capabilities
- Experience with mold manufacturing, repair, and maintenance, including hot runner systems
Benefits
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Apply for this role today contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
About
Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.
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