Toolroom Manager

Toolroom Manager – Smethwick, West MidlandsSalary: £45,000 - £50,000Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Toolroom Manager to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business at the forefront of innovation. With a brand-new Innovation Centre equipped to deliver cutting-edge tooling, jigs, and fixture solutions, this role offers the chance to lead and optimise toolroom operations in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Responsibilities

Lead and manage toolroom staff, driving accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality standards.Oversee work routing, planning, scheduling, and material procurement.Coordinate external processes including heat treatment, coatings, and secondary operations.Monitor, control, and continuously improve toolroom manufacturing processes.Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, ensuring best practice is consistently followed.Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules for all plant and equipment.Uphold the highest levels of health and safety at all times.Supervise apprentices, working closely with external training providers.Manage precision tooling projects from conception through to design (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), try-out, commissioning, and handover to production.Foster collaboration and communication across departments to support company-wide objectives.Demonstrate a proactive and solutions-focused approach to all challenges.Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of hands-on toolroom experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.Strong expertise in tooling fault-finding, modification, and maintenance.Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.Experience with fine punch tooling or similar would be advantageous.Proven ability to lead teams and optimise processes.Commitment to mentoring and developing apprentices.Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Tool design experience is highly desirable.What’s on offer

21 days annual leave.A dynamic and innovative work environment with exposure to a wide range of production processes.The opportunity to influence and shape toolroom functions, output, and quality.Ongoing support for professional development and career ..... full job details .....