Site Tool Room Manager

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.6 billion economic revenue in 2024, a global network of 150 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

OPmobility Lighting covers the entire lighting value chain, from components to complete headlamps, from traditional lighting to intelligent and high-performance products. The business group develops interior and exterior solutions that enable greater design freedom, enhanced safety and driver assistance.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and management of machining activities, mold repairs, tooling cost control, as well as coordination of external supplier projects and design projects assigned to the Tool Room.
• Reduce unnecessary production downtime and drive continuous improvement in both equipment performance and team productivity.
• Manage annual performance reviews, enforce general safety rules and company policies, conduct monthly safety meetings, and motivate personnel toward meeting departmental goals and objectives.
• Supervise technicians’ activities, mold repair tasks, and production equipment repairs.
• Provide support for prototypes and troubleshooting, and oversee project design, installations, and modifications.
• Ensure staff is trained in mold repair, machining techniques, general plant procedures, and Tool Room–specific processes.
• Coordinate tooling needs and machine maintenance with Production, Logistics, and Engineering teams.
• Promote, lead, and support continuous improvement programs and initiatives.
• Identify talent within the department and provide development and mentorship opportunities for future leaders.
• Comply with and enforce all safety precautions and regulations throughout all work areas.
• Report all safety hazards and potentially unsafe working conditions promptly.
• Know, comply with, and reinforce the plant’s Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to the OPmobility policy and follow up on its requirements.
• Develop, communicate, implement, maintain, and comply with procedures related to the function.
• Uphold responsibility and authority to report to Human Resources and/or Safety any activity that may pose risks to safety or the environment.

Required Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (preferred).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Proven experience in manufacturing and/or maintenance of plastic injection molds for automotive lighting products.
• Proven experience in similar roles leading tool shop operations.
• Statistical analysis skills using Minitab or similar software.
• Experience managing large and complex projects.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge and apply safety regulations effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.

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