Forge Tool & Die Supervisor

Apply for the Forge Tool & Die Supervisor role at Trident Maritime Systems

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$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

The Forge Tool & Die Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all activities related to the design, maintenance, repair, and storage of dies and tooling within the facility. This role ensures efficient operations, cost control, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. Working closely with production and engineering teams, the Manager/Supervisor sets priorities, directs resources, and provides technical expertise to support continuous improvement in tooling performance and plant reliability.

• Lead and coordinate daily operations of the Tool & Die department within the forging area, setting priorities to support production schedules.
• Design, modify, and repair forging dies, tooling, and fixtures to maintain operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventories of dies, tooling, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, including proper handling of tooling and spill prevention.
• Oversee the organization, storage, and identification of dies to improve throughput and reduce production delays.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and production instructions to support tooling accuracy.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to Tool & Die staff to strengthen team capabilities.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering to resolve operational issues and implement process improvements.
• Evaluate tooling performance, recommend equipment upgrades or modifications, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school certificate; advanced technical training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of forging processes, dies, tooling, and metalworking practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer applications.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising staff in a manufacturing environment.

• 3+ years of tool and die or related manufacturing experience.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience required.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds.

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.

Trident Maritime Systems offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Cigna medical, dental; VSP vision.
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account (with company contributions)
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Safety shoe reimbursement, $200 per year
• Prescription safety glasses program
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Employee referral program

Trident Maritime Systems is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for maritime and defense industries. Our Custom Alloy division in High Bridge, NJ, specializes in manufacturing high-quality seamless and welded pipe and tube solutions, as well as custom fabrications for critical applications. We serve government and commercial clients. For government, we work on military and defense contracts requiring precision and reliability.

For commercial clients, we provide custom-engineered…