Supervisor, New Tooling Shop

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

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YOU

As the New Tooling Shop Supervisor, you will oversee the Tool and Die shop consisting of Tool Makers, Apprentices, Machinists, Helpers and a Lead. This department supports Branch and Product development teams with the creation of dies for existing and new product lines as well as other support functions as needed. The Supervisor is responsible for the planning and execution of short to long term objectives, maintaining existing standards, and working on continuous improvements in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)

Supervise, motivate, and direct team using effective performance management techniques, including establishing goals, providing recognition, and feedback and addressing performance issues. Coach, encourage and develop employees according to their abilities. Empower employees to take responsibility for their career and performance. (40%)

Develop and execute plans to improve internal processes to achieve targeted department metrics. (25%)

Manage materials and services required to support the department by working with internal and external sources. Partner with the manager and design team to coordinate die build project and available resources. (25%)

Perform various support function tasks required. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Two-year certificate from college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 5 years related manufacturing experience and/or training
• 5 years managing others
• 2 years' experience working with stamping and/or other manufacturing process
• Consistently exemplify the highest of safety standards and monitor others to the same standards.
• Consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance.
• Able to apply basic algebraic and geometric concepts. Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal equivalents.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and related correspondence.
• Ability to use 2D/3D CAD software and to interpret tooling and product drawings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Simpson computer applications.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Effectively communicate in group settings and one-on-one, with all departments and at all levels within the organization.
• Proven ability to effectively lead by motivating, coaching and mentoring team members. Ability to prioritize work and champion change.
• Able to read a tape measure to 1/32" tolerance and to use combination squares to measure angles to +/- 1 degree, micrometers, calipers.
• Able to use hand and power tools as well as powered industrial equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8-12 hours, regularly twisting, and bending in a repetitive motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

Travel

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 10% of the time.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is in Stockton, CA.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$82,200 - $114,000 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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