at Amcor in Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Job Description
As the Tooling Manager within our Injection Molding plant, you are responsible for overseeing all Tool Room operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality support of the molding and manufacturing processes. This role provides leadership to the tooling team, sets priorities for mold repairs and maintenance, and coordinates closely with cross‑functional departments to support production goals. The Tooling Manager ensures compliance with company policies, safety programs, and quality systems while driving continuous improvement, employee development, and cost‑effective tooling solutions.
Responsibilities
- Monitor priorities of mold repairs.
- Submit and approve capital expenses for the Tool Room and mold repairs.
- Monitor efficiency reports and determine areas that require special attention.
- Coordinate with all support groups i.e. Maintenance, Scheduling, Molding, Printing, Thermoform, and etc.
- Oversee policies to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Conduct employee evaluations once a year.
- Oversee the development and training of new employees and direct the employees in their work habits.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for the Tool Room and order supplies as needed.
- Troubleshoot problems in the molding process pertaining to the mold and assist in the repair of molds or equipment.
