The Lubrizol Corporation

Tooling Supervisor

The Lubrizol Corporation$108K — $132K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or equivalent.
  • 5+ years' experience in Extrusion tooling maintenance and inspection in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience leading teams.
  • Experience interpreting sketches, blueprints and shop drawings.
  • Experience training other team members.
  • Experience making decisions in fast-paced environments with ambiguity.
  • Strong communication skills focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and perform cleaning and inspection of extrusion tooling.
  • Manage work assignments for team members and guide best practices.
  • Ensure proper assembly of tooling components.
  • Troubleshoot and improve tooling to meet production needs.
  • Maintain inventory of critical spare parts to prevent production disruptions.
  • Collaborate with operations and engineering to enhance tooling processes.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in kaizen events.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
  • 401(k) match and Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
  • Flexible work environment
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Career and professional growth
  • Inclusive culture and community engagement
Full Job Description
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Salary Range: $108,000 to $132,000 with a 6% bonus

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Tooling Supervisor you'll drive excellence in our tooling function. You will supervisor 4 or more technicians and establish ensure tooling for extrusion production can be effectively executed. In this role, you will:
  • Schedule, monitor, and perform tool cleaning and inspection activities and preventative maintenance required work for all extrusion tooling and associated equipment.
  • Manage work assignments for all team members and provide guidance on standard work and best practices to accomplish assigned workload.
  • Ensure proper assembly of tooling components and pre-assemblies (to support SMED).
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and improve tooling to meet production needs and customer expectations of cost, quality, and delivery of new and existing products.
  • Identify, procure, and maintain critical spare parts inventory to ensure no disruptions to Production are experienced.
  • Work closely with operations and engineering to develop/improve processes that better help meet production tooling needs.
  • Support continuous improvement, scrap reduction, new product development and other engineering-led activities. Participate in kaizen events as requested.
  • Support flawless tooling delivery activities to ensure Production is not delayed in meeting their production schedules.
  • Train tooling technicians to improve their skill level in performance of their assigned job responsibilities.
  • Supervise assigned team members for attendance and teamwork to ensure adequate coverage is provided.


Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or equivalent.
  • 5+ years' experience in Extrusion tooling maintenance and inspection in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience leading teams.
  • Experience interpreting sketches, blueprints and shop drawings for others.
  • Experience training other team members
  • Experience making decisions and leading others in a fast-paced environment with some ambiguity.
  • Experience communicating with others with a focus on continuous improvement combined with "can do" attitude.


Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward
  • Experience Supervising in a Tool Room or Maintenance Environment
  • A 2 or 4 year degree
  • Medical device manufacturing experience.


Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work-whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
  • Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
  • Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
  • Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
  • Occasional lifting or movement of materials
  • Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
  • The employee will occasionally be subject to, working in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outdoor weather conditions, but rarely (if ever) be exposed to extreme cold or heat (non-weather) or wet/humid (non weather) conditions, travel on company business. The noise level is considered loud (normal shop conditions).
  • The employee will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as: safety glasses in the designated areas, hairnet/beard net and jumpsuit when on the production floor, gloves when handling hot objects or solvents, earplugs when required and steel-toed shoes (preferred)


We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You
  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
  • 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
  • Flexible work environment
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Career and professional growth
  • Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
    Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!


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About The Lubrizol Corporation

The Lubrizol Corporation is a provider of specialty chemicals for the transportation, industrial, and consumer markets. These products include additives for engine oils and other transportation-related fluids, additives for industrial lubricants, and additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. The company also produces specialty materials for the plastics, coatings, and pharmaceuticals markets. Lubrizol operates in more than 100 countries and has manufacturing facilities in 17 countries.
Learn more about The Lubrizol Corporation
Size
8,600 employees
Industry
Founded
1928

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