Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

The supervisor will supervise and coordinate parts and services requested from the Product Development Lab. Assignment of work to capable work centers with adequate process definition to ensure quality component parts and prototypes are provided in an efficient, timely manner while maintaining a realistic schedule that supports a variety of engineering programs.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

• Directly supervise Product Development Lab employees involved with the fabrication of parts and assemblies of prototypes.

• Operate the Product Development Lab within the union contract and handle grievances according to contract procedures. Work closely with the appropriate Human Resources personnel on all union matters.

• Assure that the Product Development Lab is kept in an orderly productive manner. This includes normal housekeeping practices and OSHA requirements are met.

• Coordinate maintenance of equipment and facilities.

• Coordinate the purchase of raw materials and supplies required for specific parts and day to day operations

• Provide liaison support to all engineering projects for component and prototype needs. Interface with engineers / designers on prototype part requests. Provide customer support to requesters. Provide manufacturability feedback to designers / engineers.

• Assure that adequate prints and instructions are provided by engineers and designers for prototype machines, parts, or fixtures to be built.

• Receive and process requests for parts and services from engineering product groups to determine the best manufacturing processes required and route work accordingly. Review drawings for manufacturability and flow work out to shop leads

• Coordinate realistic and achievable due dates with engineering teams to satisfy project needs while maintaining good workflow through the Product Development Lab and not overloading capacity.

• Interface with NPD buyers on parts we cannot make either because of technology or due date

• Keep track of key metrics for the prototype shop (Turnaround time, on time delivery, # of expedites, etc.)

• Collaborate with stake holders on future needs in technology and processes.

• Research manufacturing technologies / processes that could help produce prototypes.

• Write and implement capital requests (up to $1M) to improve overall shop metrics

• Perform other activities as required.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• Minimum 2-year technical degree in an engineering manufacturing related field, plus a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with at least two years direct supervisory experience.

• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings / schematics.

• Proven ability to schedule work, estimate time, and meet deadlines.

• Proven time management / multitask skill sets.

• Knowledge of basic inspection methods and tools.

• Familiar with CNC machinery / fabrication equipment, familiar with “g” codes and tooling.

• Familiar with Additive manufacturing processes

• Microsoft Office/Windows

• Experience in a union environment is helpful

• Familiar with CAD – CAM systems and applications and can provide assistance where needed.

  • Knowledge of Creo and Creo View.

  • Accufab laser cell nesting CAM software for parts production.

  • Gibbs Cam, machine shop CAM software for parts production.

Other Job-Related Components:

• Travel expectation

  • <10% Travel

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including:

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.

Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!

Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.

Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility.

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the Even app.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.