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Valeo

Tooling Supervisor

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Valeo

Chennai Full-Time 2–4 yrs exp Posted 1 month ago  · Apply by Jul 18, 2026
Valeo est une entreprise mondiale de haute technologie qui conçoit des solutions révolutionnaires pour réinventer la mobilité. Nous sommes un équipementier partenaire des constructeurs automobiles et des acteurs de la nouvelle mobilité dans le monde entier. Notre vision ? Inventer une mobilité plus verte et plus sûre, grâce à des solutions axées sur la conduite intuitive et la réduction des émissions de CO2. Nous sommes leaders dans nos domaines d'activité et reconnus comme l'une des plus grandes entreprises innovantes au monde.

Tooling Supervisor

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tooling Supervisor to oversee and optimize our tooling operations. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of our manufacturing processes through expert management of tooling design, maintenance, and inventory.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise a team of tooling technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
  • Implement and maintain robust cost controls for all tooling-related expenses, identifying opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive equipment maintenance schedules for all tooling and related machinery to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
  • Manage tooling inventory, including ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing tools, to ensure optimal stock levels and prevent production delays.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize manufacturing processes through effective tooling solutions.
  • Oversee materials handling procedures related to tooling, ensuring safe and efficient movement and storage.
  • Implement and enforce stringent Quality Control (QC) standards for all manufactured tools and tooling components.
  • Work closely with the Supply Chain and Supply Chain Management (SCM) teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of tooling materials and services.
  • Contribute to and review Tooling Design specifications, offering expert input for manufacturability and performance.
  • Manage and execute Tool Qualification processes, ensuring all new and modified tools meet required performance and quality standards.

Job Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a tooling supervision or lead tooling technician role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding and practical experience in Cost Controls related to tooling and manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Equipment Maintenance for industrial machinery and tooling.
  • Proficiency in Inventory Management techniques and systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of Manufacturing Processes and their interdependencies with tooling.
  • Experience with Materials Handling best practices.
  • Solid understanding of Quality Control (QC) principles and their application in tooling.
  • Familiarity with Supply Chain and Supply Chain Management (SCM) concepts.
  • Experience with Tooling Design principles and software is a plus.
  • Proven ability to manage and execute Tool Qualification processes.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding manufacturing environment.

Position~

Tooling Supervisor

Département~

Outillage

Schedule~

Temps plein

Employee Status~

CDI

Type de contrat~

Contrat permanent

Job Posting Date~

2026-01-13

Join Us !

Being part of our team, you will join~

  • one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
  • a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
  • more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
  • a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo~ https~//www.valeo.com