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Supervisor- Tool Room
47937
7/10/25
Southco, Inc.

About the role

Strategically lead a Tool & Die team to optimize manufacturing processes and accelerate new product development. Foster a culture of continuous learning and talent succession to guarantee operational excellence and meet all Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives

Compensation: $85,000-$100,000

What you will be doing

  • Plan and coordinate Tool Room work, producing, reworking and repairing production tooling and prototypes of new products.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and talent succession to guarantee operational excellence and meet all Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives. This includes managing the Tool Room Apprentice program.
  • Exercise sufficient departmental systems understanding to lead the department effectively in supplying tooling services to other departments. Assume a positive role in suggesting and initiating process improvements in the Facility.
  • Maintain awareness of the proper use and function of tooling in production departments. Work with production supervisors and engineers to initiate, design and complete continuous improvement projects.
  • Coordinate workload between New Products and Manufacturing to ensure future projects and production schedules are maintained.
  • Exert adequate technical and leadership skills to manage the Tool Room and plan for the future.
  • Assist departmental supervisors in setting up and/or operating production tooling.
  • Meet and consult with vendors’ salespeople to keep abreast of new developments related to tooling.
  • Maintain adequate inventory necessary for Tool Room supplies.
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About you

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in Production Tool Room environment or Engineering responsibilities preferred.
  • New York State Apprentice Program Certification preferred.
  • Able to work with production associates, as well as supervisors and management.
  • Ability to manage projects such as purchase and install a new machine.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety guidelines and regulations within the facility.
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How will we reward you

  • Competitive base pay 
  • Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays 
  • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.  
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3-year vesting period 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans 
  • Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including; short term, Long Term, and Life 
  • Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees 
Information at a Glance

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.

Benefits we offer our employees:
·    Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
·    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
·    Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
·    Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
·    Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
·    Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees

You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.