Tooling Supervisor

Tooling Supervisor – Trenton, MI (Onsite)

Contact:
Lokesh Sharma,  |

The Toolroom Supervisor will source new product tooling, provide tool specifications, and manage the building of new tools. They will also oversee changes to existing tooling, facilitate preventative maintenance, manage overall maintenance costs, and audit tool sources to ensure the lowest cost available.

• Serve on program teams to manage the building of new product tooling
• Develop and maintain tool standards
• Assist maintenance in tool preventative maintenance
• Manage changes to tools
• Interface with manufacturing to resolve processing issues through potential tool changes
• Research alternative tooling sources for better cost, quality, and delivery
• Maintain tool drawings and tool identification records
• Responsible for approving tool design and materials
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
• Manage and track complete timing of tool build compared to a master program timing schedule
• Manage all costs for initial builds and audit any change cost to assure lowest costs
• Work closely with the Process Specialist during tool tryouts to make sure the tool functions efficiently
• Identify critical spare components, establish inventory and replenish system

• Bachelor’s degree in a Technical/Engineering discipline; or Journeyman status with a minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience; or minimum of 10 years of technical/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Must possess a working knowledge of advanced technical problem‑solving tools.
• Excellent organization, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the plant from hourly represented employees to senior leadership.
• Goal‑oriented and a self‑starter able to lead and manage in a team‑based structure.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.

• Bachelor’s Degree

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Some positions may include bonuses or other incentives.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior Level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology