Tool Room Supervisor | Manistee, MI

Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in tool room supervisor? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the Manistee area seeking Tool Room Supervisors.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Tool Room Supervisor opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Manistee in Manistee County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Filer City, Frankfort, Elberta, and Kaleva.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Manistee area that add Tool Room Supervisors to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Usual Responsibilities

• Train toolmakers and apprentices on safe work practices and shop procedures.
• Maintain tooling records, drawings, and spare parts inventory.
• Assign daily work to tool room staff and set priorities based on production needs.
• Oversee repair and maintenance of dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures.
• Inspect finished tooling for dimensional accuracy and proper fit.
• Troubleshoot tooling problems on the production floor and direct corrective work.
• Schedule preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Track tool room labor hours, materials, and outside vendor work.

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and tooling drawings.
• Experience with manual lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment.
• Knowledge of die setting, troubleshooting, and repair methods.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working to tight tolerances.
• Several years of hands-on toolmaking or die maintenance experience.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience in a tool room or machine shop.

Bonus Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S practices.
• Experience with preventive maintenance tracking systems.
• Formal apprenticeship or journeyman toolmaker certification.
• Experience with progressive dies or injection molds.
• Familiarity with CAD software for reviewing or modifying tooling designs.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tool Room Lead, Tool and Die Maker, Die Maintenance Supervisor, Tooling Engineer, Machine Shop Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Tool Room Foreman, Tool and Die Supervisor, Tooling Manager

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.