Tool Room Supervisor - Walker Area

Tool Room Supervisor | Walker, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 - $98,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in tool room supervisor? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Walker seeking experienced Tool Room Supervisors.

The Opportunity

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

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the tool room, ensuring efficient and organized management of tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures.
• Manage inventory of tooling, including tracking usage, repairs, and replacement needs, and maintaining accurate records.
• Supervise and mentor tool room personnel, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and best practices within the tool room environment.
• Coordinate and schedule tool maintenance, repair, and calibration activities to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production and engineering departments to ensure timely availability and proper functioning of necessary tooling.
• Procure new tooling and materials, managing vendor relationships and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain and improve tool room equipment and machinery, ensuring proper functioning and preventative maintenance.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience in a tool room environment, including hands-on machining, tool repair, and preventative maintenance.
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixtures, molds, dies, and related manufacturing processes.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a technical team.
• Proficiency in inventory management, stock control, and procurement of tooling and spare parts.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and the ability to ensure tooling meets strict specifications.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and CNC machining principles is often a plus.

Bonus Qualifications

• - Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
• - Certification in inventory management or supply chain logistics
• - Familiarity with predictive maintenance strategies for tooling
• - Basic understanding of CAD software for tool design review

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tooling Supervisor, Machine Shop Supervisor, Die Maintenance Supervisor, Fixture Supervisor, Gauge Supervisor, Tool Crib Supervisor, Tool and Die Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor (Tooling), Production Tooling Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor (Tools), Precision Tooling Supervisor

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

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. The Pivot Group 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.