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Precision Tooling Operations Lead

Precision Tooling Operations Lead

MacLean-Fogg CompanySavanna, IL, US
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Step into the Toolroom and Lead the Work

Picture your day starting with a quick stand-up : production priorities are set, forming tools are queued, and your toolmakers know exactly what’s coming next. You fine-tune the manufacturing schedule to keep forging operations on pace, then jump onto a CNC lathe or vertical machining center to demonstrate a setup that elevates both speed and precision. By midday, you’re reviewing workmanship, coaching for quality, and coordinating an outside contractor to service a grinder. In the afternoon, you interview a promising candidate, then finish a business case for new tooling technology that will boost capacity. You leave knowing tomorrow’s tools are ready—on time, on spec, and on budget.

Job Snapshot

  • Compensation : $80,000–$100,000 per year (depending on skills and experience)
  • Work Setting : Onsite — Savanna, Illinois
  • Travel : 10%
  • Position Type :
  • Exempt, Salaried

What You’ll Lead

  • Own the end-to-end schedule for forming-tool manufacturing to meet production timelines and departmental commitments.
  • Direct and mentor a team of toolmakers; oversee machining operations that support maintenance, engineering, and production.
  • Lead by doing—comfortably operate CNC lathes, grinders, and CNC vertical machining centers to model best practices.
  • Plan shifts, monitor output, conduct regular check-ins, and hold performance evaluations to sustain productivity and workmanship.
  • Manage tooling cost drivers by optimizing internal processes while safeguarding quality and delivery targets.
  • Schedule and coordinate external vendors for routine and emergency service on toolroom equipment.
  • Support hiring—from interviews to selection—for roles within the tooling organization.
  • Identify capability gaps and justify investments in equipment and know‑how to increase throughput, efficiency, and precision.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Skills That Set You Up for Success

  • Clear, effective written and verbal communication.
  • Deep understanding of tooling and machining methods with strong troubleshooting ability.
  • Team leadership that motivates, aligns, and delivers results across functions.
  • Uncompromising attention to accuracy in design, build, and inspection.
  • High proficiency with precision tools and machines; excellent hand–eye coordination for intricate work.
  • Proven multitasker—manage several projects concurrently while allocating resources wisely.
  • Strength in production planning, resource management, and workflow optimization.
  • Qualifications

  • Technical degree preferred.
  • At least 2 years in a leadership capacity within production or toolmaking.
  • Physical Requirements

  • Manual dexterity for handling small parts.
  • Frequent bending and stooping.
  • Ability to push / pull up to 30 pounds.
  • Comfort working in noisy environments.
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