Tool Room Supervisor | Caledonia, MI

Salary Range: $61,000 - $91,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a tool room supervisor? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Caledonia area seeking experienced Tool Room Supervisors to drive results.

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 Caledonia in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Ionia, Middleville, Hastings, and Lake Odessa.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Caledonia area seeking experienced Tool Room Supervisors. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or lead experience in a tool room or machine shop.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S practices.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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.