Tooling Manager - #147730

We’re looking for a Tooling Manager to lead and evolve our tooling operations, ensuring performance, reliability, and innovation that directly supports our manufacturing success.

What you'll do

• Lead and align the Toolroom, Tool Trials, and Tool Maintenance teams.
• Oversee the full tooling lifecycle, from design and maintenance to retirement.
• Plan tooling capacity to meet current and future production needs.
• Drive tooling innovation to support new product development.
• Maintain high tooling availability and reliability to meet extrusion requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with NPD and Product Management to align tooling with future business needs.
• Lead root cause analysis and long-term solutions for tooling issues.
• Manage tooling budgets and control tooling-related costs.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

What you'll need

• 5+ years proven experience in tooling, manufacturing, or operational leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience in tooling design, modification, and maintenance.
• Ability to align tooling operations with broader business objectives and the requirements of the extrusion customer.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to inspire and unify teams.
• Analytical skills to interpret performance data and drive informed decisions.
• Experience in managing budgets and resource allocation effectively.
• Demonstrated success in leading process improvement initiatives.
• Resilience and confidence in decision-making under pressure.
• Customer-focused mindset, ensuring tooling readiness and quality for the extrusion process.

What you'll get

• Private healthcare
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Pension
• Annual bonus
• Discounted gym membership
• Free fruit & coffee machines
• Subsidised vending machines
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme

What we do

VEKA has been leading the global development of PVCu window systems for over 50 years, through design, innovation and customer focus. With factories in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia and America, VEKA is the world’s largest manufacturer of extruded PVCu products.

At VEKA, we are more than just a workplace; we are a global community of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. We are innovators, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of our industry. We are collaborators, creating a culture of teamwork, accountability and mutual support. We are committed to the growth and development of our people because we believe that when our employees thrive, so does our organisation.

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VEKA embraces diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us in cultivating a workplace that celebrates individuality and promotes collaboration.