CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NYSE:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.
JOB TITLE: Tool Room Team Leader
DEPARTMENT: ATIG
JOB SUMMARY
Assists in achieving a smooth production flow of optical, non-optical and general machined parts. Coordinates priorities with other tooling technicians and tooling technician team leaders to achieve healthy inventory levels of optical and non-optical tooling. Monitors KPI’s and reports any deviations in order to maintain department’s goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determines priorities at the Insert/Machine Shop and assigns jobs to the Tooling Technicians.
Coordinates priorities and follow up on key items with other Tooling Technicians Team Leaders & area managers.
Provides tools & materials and coordinates that machines and equipment are in adequate condition/calibration to achieve an adequate process flow.
Monitors key process indicators and reports any deviations from targets.
Reports any incident that prevents equipment from performing adequately.
Interact with process development, project engineering, process improvement and all areas of the organization to provide mechanical engineering solutions.
Assists in training new tooling technicians and other support area resources on the best insert manufacturing and usage practices.
Communicate with technical support teams to perform equipment troubleshooting.
Serve as a mentor for other tooling technicians when a doubt arises.
Generate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for the area when required.
Fabricate inserts according to Cooper Vision Inc. quality systems, procedures and policies.
Plans machine and build tools, jigs, fixtures, gages, prototype parts, and machine parts.
Could operate machine tools such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders and others to machine parts to specifications.
Read mechanical drawings and blueprints.
Update mechanical drawings and blueprints as required.
Able to construct and/or modify parts following a mechanical drawing or blueprint.
Maintain shop equipment in optimal conditions.
Ensure the cleanness of the insert and machine shop area.
Repairs machine shop equipment and automated machine mechanisms, linkages and mechanical controls as necessary to support maintenance and production departments.
Verifies dimension of parts and installation of components.
Help with the design of parts and fixtures to provide mechanical solutions.
Maintenance and repair of injection molding molds.
Follows LOTO procedures.
Executing production plan changes based on supervisor instructions.
Monitoring product flow throughout the different areas to assure that the parts or job is delivered.
Assist preparing Business Unit KPI’s reports.
Communicating on a timely basis to supervisor of any relevant issues affecting the commitments.
Follow up on non-conforming product and assure final disposition is executed on a timely manner.
Monitoring changes that affect capacity and/or materials availability in a short-term basis.
Monitoring the startup of new products by meeting business requirements for launch.
Good interpersonal skills. Must be very clear when advising of job/priorities instructions.
Knowledge of FDA current GMP/QSR regulation.
Able to execute responsibilities with minimum assistance and greater expertise.
Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Excellent user of PC productivity tools (Power Point, Word, Excel)
Ability to read and use micrometer, caliper, profile projectors, edge finders, height gage, tool maker microscope, and others.
Demonstrate ample domain of machine shop equipment to produce parts in specifications according to Cooper Vision procedures. Performs advanced troubleshooting on insert/machine shop area equipment.
Willing to travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Generally, works in a machine shop environment, with variable level of noise, sometimes requiring ear protection and controllable changes of temperature.
Needs to stand, walk, bend the body, lean, and/or be seated for a long period of time.
Works with a personal computer and programs to prepare documents or reports.
Applies communication skills (advanced reading, writing, and technical skills) and mathematical concepts knowledge to perform work and coordinate with others.
Needs to have high analytical capacity and level of professionalism and judgement to resolve problems.
EDUCATION
Technical School Graduate or Associate Degree in Tool & Die Maker or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE
Three to five years of experience in medical devices/pharmaceutical industry with similar responsibilities.
Minimum of four years of experience performing any kind of inventory/planning coordination functions.
Experience in a dynamic manufacturing cell environment.
Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing flow and logistics.
