Toolroom Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada Magna Full time

Job Summary

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group at Magna is seeking a skilled Toolroom Operations Manager to oversee all aspects of Toolroom operations. This includes scheduling and prioritizing work, problem-solving, and general administrative duties when the Toolroom supervisor is unavailable. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the build and maintenance of tools, dies, and other equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct activities of the department, including the building and maintenance of machinery, tools, and fixtures within specified time constraints.
  • Maintain close communication and coordination with other departments and shifts to ensure priorities are met.
  • Ensure quality standards are communicated and enforced within the department.
  • Analyze new tooling designs for quality, technical, and economic feasibility.
  • Review budgetary spending per tool and establish the most efficient way to produce on time and on budget.
  • Responsible for the outsourcing and supplier selection of all tooling.
  • Meet budgetary spending targets for the departmental cost center and/or individual project.
  • Responsible for tracking all tooling for quality, tooling tryout, and meeting customer expected dates.
  • Responsible for providing quotes and engineering estimates as required for new tooling.
  • Manage the daily activities and assignments of all toolroom employees, including time card management, pay cheque distribution, vacation scheduling, and attendance monitoring.
  • Ensure quality standards are communicated and enforced within the department.
  • Ensure safety standards are identified, communicated, and enforced within the department.
  • Ensure environmental standards are identified, communicated, and enforced within the department.
  • Maintain housekeeping standards within the department.
  • Maintain communication and utilize the expertise of other departments as required.
  • Ensure the efficient execution of responsibilities as outlined in the job descriptions for each position within the department.
  • Ensure compliance with defined Business Management and Environmental Management Systems requirements.
  • Work in compliance with all health, safety, and environmental legislation and ensure that departmental employees are trained appropriately.
  • Provide support for the continuous improvement initiatives within Magna Techform.
  • Provide support in the attainment of Magna Techform's operating system goals as outlined by the key graphs.
  • Carry out all duties focusing on the goal of internal and external customer satisfaction.
  • Be flexible with hours to meet desired toolroom output.

The above duties reflect the basic details considered necessary to perform the principle functions of a Toolroom Operations Manager. This description shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

  • Working knowledge of tool materials, tool room equipment, and best practices to manufacture tooling and equipment.
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in a skilled trade or equivalent is required.
  • Post-secondary education in a management-related program would be an asset.
  • A minimum of three (3) years experience in a tool shop environment is required.
  • Full knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is required.
  • Knowledge of CNC principles is required.
  • Knowledge of CAD/CAM would be a definite asset.
  • Education or equivalent experience in hydraulics/pneumatics, electrical, and/or welding is an asset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Attention to detail is key.
  • An individual in this position must be capable of initiating and directing their work with no supervision.
  • Knowledge of MS Office applications is required.

The skill listing is designed as an aid in selecting an appropriate candidate and is not meant to be exhaustive of all requirements.

Core Competencies

  • Attends to Details
  • Organizes Work
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Multi-Tasks
  • Results Orientated
  • Mathematical Aptitude
  • Time Conscious
  • Dependable
  • Copes with Deadlines
  • Exercises Judgement
  • Analyses Data
  • Makes Decisions
  • Trains Others
  • Team Player


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