ToolingManager

## Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! **_POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION_** : Lead and direct multi-site tooling operations across the Shawano and Bonduel, Wisconsin locations. This role is primarily responsible for creating and maintaining tooling, patterns, and core boxes in a green sand foundry environment. The Tooling Manager will guide a team of internal Pattern Makers and assigned production employees to ensure our tooling is properly prepared for new product launches, meets customer requirements, adheres to production schedules, and supports long-term operational needs. **_MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS_** : * Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience. * 7+ years of experience in a heavy manufacturing, foundry, tooling, machining, pattern making, or related manufacturing environment. * 3+ years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing, foundry, tooling, machining, or pattern-making environment. * Experience managing or leading a pattern shop, tool and die operation, or a similar skilled trades environment. * Demonstrated knowledge of green sand foundry operations, including pattern creation, pattern maintenance, core boxes, gating, rigging, molding lines, and tooling requirements. * Experience with CAD, CAM, CNC equipment, tooling design software, or computerized maintenance/work order systems. * Demonstrated experience in cost reduction through process improvements, Continuous Improvement techniques, tooling reliability improvements, and project management. * Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements. * Knowledge of precision measurement instruments, machining equipment, power tools, hand tools, and tooling repair methods. * Ability to evaluate tooling condition, prioritize repair and maintenance needs, and determine appropriate correcti