Tool Shop Team Leader

Tool Shop Team Leader
Competitive + Benefits
Welwyn Garden City
Days Only (Mon-Fri)
gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Tool Shop Team Leader to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City
Performance Objectives

• Supporting the Supervisor/Manager with day-to-day operations of the tooling shop
• Responsible for carrying out Opex/WTC (walk the cell), FOD walks, and HSE audits daily
• Ensure the team are aware of daily targets and responsibilities
• To be productive, efficient and provide good quality tools and service, escalating any issues that impact the Tooling plan
• Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity targets.ie; OTIF
• Tools are prepared to the correct technical standard to provide maximum batch run and product quality.
• Tool modifications and refurbishments are completed prior to the next forming run while adhering to all safety standards, and internal protocols
• Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools
• Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization
• Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools
• Support Engineers in tooling problems and design ideas.
• Support the Tooling Co-ordinator & Quality with Tooling and Inspection reports
• Work with Maintenance to assist with Press Refurbishment.
• Assist with press and equipment upgrades through design and sub-contract or selection and management.
• Comply with all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Read and understand the requirements on the Job Card for the operation to be carried out.
• Ensure that all the documentation required to carry out the operation in accordance with the Job Card is available at the point of use and at the correct revision.
• Read and understand all manufacturing instructions prior to commencing an operation, this includes Machine and Tooling Set Up Packs as required, Engineering Drawings, Data Cards, Inspection Plans etc.
• Use of all measuring equipment as defined within Inspection Plans to check conformance to requirements.
• Carry out in process inspection in accordance with relevant inspection plans to ensure that components are conforming prior to passing on to subsequent operations.
• Ensure that components identified as non-conforming during in process inspection are identified and communicated in accordance with the Non-Conformance Procedure.
• Complete all work booking requirements within the MRP system to ensure accurate WIP records.
• Carry out and record all TPM activities in accordance with the specified schedule for the equipment being operated.

Person Specification
Essential Experience

• Knowledge of tool processes such as milling and lathe operations.
• Experience of leading teams, demonstrating supervisory capability.
• Tool modifications and refurbishments: ability to maintain and upgrade tools to technical standards.
• Inspection and quality control: understanding inspection plans, measuring equipment, and conformance checks.
• Root cause analysis: identifying and resolving problems effectively.
• Safety and compliance: conducting risk assessments, FOD walks, and adhering to EHS requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to inspection procedures and standards.
• Practical involvement in tool modifications and refurbishments.
• Supporting press shop operations
• Participation in continuous improvement activities and root cause analysis.
• Working with maintenance teams on press refurbishment and equipment upgrades.

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Closing Date: 24/12/2025
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