Tool Room Team Leader
CV-LibraryS80, Worksop, NottinghamshirepermanentPosted: 24 June 2026
Apply NowWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our client in Worksop on a permanet basis. You will be working with a team in a well-established manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coach and mentor the Toolroom team to deliver an efficient and responsive service.
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Develop the knowledge and cross-functional skills of the team across mould tools, press tools, machining, EDM and bench fitting.
* Collaborate with Production Supervisors to plan and prioritise daily workloads.
* Develop and implement a Tooling TPM programme to reduce Toolroom-related downtime within moulding and press operations.
* Support Engineering teams during new product development by providing tooling expertise and identifying potential manufacturing and processing risks.
* Lead initiatives to transition press shop operations from riveted to welded contacts, including the implementation of associated tooling and equipment.
* Utilise CAD and 3D modelling software to design tooling modifications and major repair solutions.
* Manage internal tooling replacement projects, ensuring compliance with capital expenditure processes.
* Promote a strong culture of continuous improvement, quality, safety and operational excellence.
About You
You will be a motivated and technically capable leader with a strong background in tooling and manufacturing environments.
Qualifications
* Higher National Diploma (HND) in Toolmaking, Engineering or equivalent qualification.
Experience
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing supervisory or leadership role.
* Proven experience within a Toolroom environment supporting moulding and/or press operations.
Skills & Knowledge
* Extensive knowledge of mould tools, press tools and associated manufacturing processes.
* Strong understanding of tool, jig and fixture design.
* Expertise in CAD and 3D CAD software, including tooling design and modification.
* Comprehensive knowledge of EDM (spark erosion and wire erosion), CNC milling and general toolroom operations.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and production processes.
* Effective leadership, coaching and change management skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
This role would suit someone who has worked as a Tool Room Supervisor, Tool Room Team Leader, Team Leader, Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader, Manufacturing Supervisor
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coach and mentor the Toolroom team to deliver an efficient and responsive service.
*
Develop the knowledge and cross-functional skills of the team across mould tools, press tools, machining, EDM and bench fitting.
* Collaborate with Production Supervisors to plan and prioritise daily workloads.
* Develop and implement a Tooling TPM programme to reduce Toolroom-related downtime within moulding and press operations.
* Support Engineering teams during new product development by providing tooling expertise and identifying potential manufacturing and processing risks.
* Lead initiatives to transition press shop operations from riveted to welded contacts, including the implementation of associated tooling and equipment.
* Utilise CAD and 3D modelling software to design tooling modifications and major repair solutions.
* Manage internal tooling replacement projects, ensuring compliance with capital expenditure processes.
* Promote a strong culture of continuous improvement, quality, safety and operational excellence.
About You
You will be a motivated and technically capable leader with a strong background in tooling and manufacturing environments.
Qualifications
* Higher National Diploma (HND) in Toolmaking, Engineering or equivalent qualification.
Experience
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing supervisory or leadership role.
* Proven experience within a Toolroom environment supporting moulding and/or press operations.
Skills & Knowledge
* Extensive knowledge of mould tools, press tools and associated manufacturing processes.
* Strong understanding of tool, jig and fixture design.
* Expertise in CAD and 3D CAD software, including tooling design and modification.
* Comprehensive knowledge of EDM (spark erosion and wire erosion), CNC milling and general toolroom operations.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and production processes.
* Effective leadership, coaching and change management skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
This role would suit someone who has worked as a Tool Room Supervisor, Tool Room Team Leader, Team Leader, Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader, Manufacturing Supervisor