Dedicated and results-driven Tooling Manager with a proven track record in leading and optimizing tooling operations. Overseeing a team of three skilled tooling technicians since April 2022, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and people management skills to ensure seamless tooling management and servicing. Committed to fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.Spearheading the tooling department with a focus on strategic planning, process optimization, and efficient tooling servicing.Leading a team of three talented tooling technicians, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work culture.Implementing preventive maintenance programs to enhance tooling reliability and minimize downtime.Overseeing tooling inventory, procurement, and vendor relations to ensure the availability of necessary resources.Collaborating cross-functionally to align tooling processes with overall business objectives.Developed and implemented performance metrics to evaluate individual and team effectiveness.Conduct regular performance reviews, set goals, and provide coaching to enhance team members' skills and career development.Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Key Achievements:Successfully reduced tooling downtime by 20% through the implementation of proactive maintenance strategies and spare parts stock strategies and management.Enhanced team efficiency by introducing a comprehensive training program for tooling technicians.Improved tooling inventory management, resulting in a 15% reduction in overall costs.

My primary responsibilities encompass various facets of Project Management, including the coordination of line release and the creation/coordination of specifications. In the realm of Manufacturing Engineering, my duties involve capacity calculation for the line/equipment, initiation of MAE approval requests, planning De-invest (scrap, sale), updating inventory lists, managing SAP orders, and creating cycle time diagrams. I am actively engaged in Logistics Planning, employing problem-solving skills and driving process optimization.A key aspect of my role is the definition and development of production concepts, coupled with the execution of Process Analysis and evaluation of implementation options. I play a pivotal role in participating in/leading projects and workshops for DFMA and PFMEA, Value Stream Mapping, Flow Oriented Layout, Lean Line Design, 5S, Standardized Work, Quick changeover, and Pull/Leveling.Furthermore, I undertake tasks such as developing new manufacturing processes to increase productivity, providing the necessary manufacturing documentation (e.g., Control Plans, PQI's, Changeover procedures, etc.) for implemented changes, and actively participating in process audits and special projects as required. My role involves a holistic approach to driving efficiency, continuous improvement, and adherence to best practices in manufacturing processes.

Operational Oversight:Collaborate with management to provide direct oversight of daily departmental operations.Financial Management:Establish project budgets and non-recurring engineering cost estimates as necessary.Project Management:Manage project meetings and develop action plans for each project.Plan and implement changes in harnesses for serial production.Work Activity Forecasting:Forecast work activities for both individual contributions and team responsibilities.Supplier Management:Identify suppliers, establish technical specifications, negotiate prices, and oversee the reception and testing of new equipment.Facilitate the release of new equipment into production.Problem Solving and Support:Provide troubleshooting support and assist team members in finding optimal solutions.Conduct brainstorming sessions with teams to encourage innovative problem-solving.Equipment Supervision:Supervise the installation and initial start-up of engineering and manufacturing equipment.Continuous Improvement:Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.Safety and Compliance:Identify and resolve safety issues, including suggestions, inspection findings, and investigation outcomes.Implement corrective actions to address safety concerns.Communicate and enforce adherence to safe work procedures.

▪ Making technical analyses of projects, including preliminary design, lifecycle calculation, costs and equipment selection▪ Establishing equipment required and justification through conducting feasibility studies▪ Forecasting work activities for self▪ Defining and developing best-practice and innovative processes and predicting and communicating difficulties in meeting critical objectives to management▪ Installation and initial start-up of engineering equipment and manufacturing equipment▪ Performing and recording machine/tool capability studies▪ Identifying and debugging production problems as needed▪ Modifying processes to enhance operation productivity▪ Updating the system with production and product data▪ Preparing and interpretation of visual aids▪ Making technical specifications for product achievements▪ Making the requested projects in compliance with the specifications, budget and deadlines▪ Realizing reports in the field of activity▪ Collaborating with other departments to find the optimal solution to technological aspects of production▪ Studying the existing work rules in terms of labour consumption, duration and number of workers for each task and individual process▪ Establishing more effective work procedures that can increase work productivity▪ Solving emerging issues and proposing the necessary changes to improve technological processes