Job Overview

Coordinates day-to-day planning activities, and organizes and oversees all the activities involved in providing tools and fixtures for production.
 

Job Requirements

1. Production Planning & Scheduling
•    Coordinate daily and weekly machine loading for Milling, Grinding, EDM Sinker and EDM Wire machines.
•    Prioritize jobs according production urgency and project deadlines.
•    Balance workload between machinists and programmers.
•    Monitor capacity utilization and identify bottlenecks.
2. Project Coordination (Molds & Inserts)
•    Manage the execution timeline of new mold and insert manufacturing projects.
•    Escalate delays and risks to the Tool Shop Manager.
•    Maintain project status dashboards and action plans.
3. Shop Floor Execution Follow-Up
•    Monitor daily production performance against plan.
•    Review job progress and machine status.
•    Ensure work orders are released and executed correctly.
•    Follow up delayed operations and recovery plans.
4. Coordination of CAD/CAM Activities
•    Prioritize programming requests.
•    Ensure machining programs are available before machine start dates.
•    Coordinate resources between programmers and machinists.
•    Monitor programming workload and capacity.
•    Support implementation of CAD/CAM best practices. 
5. Resource Management
•    Coordinate manpower allocation according to project priorities.
•    Monitor machinist and programmer availability.
•    Facilitate cross-training and flexibility development.
6. Materials & Procurement Follow-Up
•    Monitor availability of steel, electrodes, standard mold components and consumables.
•    Coordinate urgent purchases with procurement teams.
•    Follow up supplier delivery dates.
•    Prevent production interruptions caused by material shortages. 

What your background should look like

•    Bac + 4

Technical Knowledge
•    Good understanding of mold and die manufacturing processes.
•    Knowledge of CNC Milling, Grinding, EDM Sinker and EDM Wire machining processes.
•    Understanding of mold components, inserts, electrodes, steel grades and tooling materials.
•    Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings, GD&T and 3D CAD models.
•    Understanding of machining tolerances, surface finish requirements and manufacturing methods.
Planning & Coordination Skills
•    Strong production planning and scheduling skills.
•    Capacity planning and resource allocation knowledge.
•    Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
•    Experience coordinating cross-functional teams (machining, programming, design, quality and maintenance).
•    Ability to identify bottlenecks and implement recovery actions.
Software & Systems
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel 
•    Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
•    Experience with production planning and scheduling tools.
•    Familiarity with CAD/CAM software such as Creo, HyperMill, PEPS or equivalent.
•    Ability to create and maintain KPIs and performance dashboards.
Leadership & Communication
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to influence and coordinate teams without direct authority.
•    Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
•    Ability to lead daily operational meetings.
•    Customer-oriented mindset.
•    Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.
Organizational Skills
•    Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
•    High attention to detail.
•    Strong analytical and reporting skills.
•    Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
Preferred Experience
•    10–15 years of experience in Tool & Die, Mold Manufacturing, Precision Machining or Tool Room Operations.
•    Experience coordinating machining activities for molds, inserts or spare parts.
•    Experience working with multi-machine shops and multiple shifts.
•    Experience managing KPIs related to productivity, machine utilization and delivery performance.

Competencies