Tooling Team Manager
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Country: Portugal (PT)
City: Ovar
Worksite / Location: Ovar Plant
Job Function: ECS_Operations (Manufacturing)
Job Discipline:
Job Family: Tooling (PL)
Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Tooling Team Manager in our plant in [[location]].
Responsibilities:
• Supervise the tooling team's daily workflow, prioritizing fabrication tasks and optimizing processes
• Act as the main liaison between tooling and other departments, coordinating with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality
• Lead end-to-end project planning for new injection tools, managing scope, timelines
• Track all new tool projects from fabrication to testing, monitoring progress against the plan and communicating status updates to all stakeholders
• Serve as the primary technical contact for external clients, translating their requirements into actionable plans and managing project expectations
• Analyze and forecast departmental capacity by balancing machine availability and personnel workloads against current project deadlines and future new tool demand
Candidate’s Profile:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
• Proven experience in a team leadership or supervisory role, with the ability to manage, mentor, and motivate a technical team
• Significant hands-on experience in mold manufacturing, injection tooling, or a precision machining environment
• Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting technical designs, with practical knowledge of 2D and 3D
• Expertise in strategic planning, including capacity analysis, workflow scheduling, and resource allocation
• Fluency in both written and spoken English
• A proactive, solutions-oriented attitude combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster a positive team relationship and collaborate effectively across departments
At Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.
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