Tool Room Supervisor

Johnson Electric Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Ancaster, ON is seeking a Tool Room Supervisor to lead tooling operations, support production requirements, and drive continuous improvement.

You will oversee tooling readiness, equipment reliability, and quality, supervising technicians and coordinating with Product, Process Development, Sales, and Production teams to meet delivery timelines. This onsite role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with substantial opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education or equivalent work experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-volume, high-speed automotive stamping and/or machining environments.
• Training and experience in industrial process control.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• High integrity, accountability, and a strong results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Establish tooling inventory levels and adaptations necessary to meet customer demand.
• Oversee the repair and rebuild of hydraulic compacting rigs and mechanical sizing rigs.
• Maintain component and material inventories required for tooling, fixtures, and maintenance support activities.
• Provide technical assistance to Product & Process Development, Sales, and Production teams.
• Ensure tooling and rig preparation meets product delivery timelines.
• Maintain responsibility for tooling quality and manufacturing standards.
• Supervise technicians to ensure setups, Preventive Maintenance, and TPM activities are executed according to best practices.
• Utilize maintenance systems to communicate repair requirements and improvement opportunities.
• Resolve issues identified through audits, production meetings, and operational reviews.
• Drive productivity, safety, quality, and material utilization improvements.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and development support to team members.
• Identify training needs and support employee development initiatives.
• Complete production, payroll, administrative, and human resources reporting requirements accurately.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety management systems.

Skills

Tooling

Manufacturing Operations

Supervision

Process Improvement

Education

Postsecondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team as a Tool Room Supervisor at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $90,000 - 95,000 annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Travel: Minimal

As our next Tool Room Supervisor , you’ll be at the forefront of leading tooling operations, supporting production requirements, and driving continuous improvement within the Tool Room. Your expertise in tooling, manufacturing operations, supervision, and process improvement will be critical to ensuring tooling readiness, equipment reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Collaborative Culture : A supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged.
• Competitive Compensation : Attractive salary packages and comprehensive benefits that reward your hard work and dedication.
• Global Presence : Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.
• Career Advancement : Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Establish tooling inventory levels and adaptations necessary to meet customer demand.
• Oversee the repair and rebuild of hydraulic compacting rigs and mechanical sizing rigs.
• Maintain component and material inventories required for tooling, fixtures, and maintenance support activities.
• Provide technical assistance to Product & Process Development, Sales, and Production teams.
• Ensure tooling and rig preparation meets product delivery timelines.
• Maintain responsibility for tooling quality and manufacturing standards.
• Supervise technicians to ensure setups, Preventive Maintenance, and TPM activities are executed according to best practices.
• Utilize maintenance systems to communicate repair requirements and improvement opportunities.
• Resolve issues identified through audits, production meetings, and operational reviews.
• Drive productivity, safety, quality, and material utilization improvements.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and development support to team members.
• Identify training needs and support employee development initiatives.
• Complete production, payroll, administrative, and human resources reporting requirements accurately.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety management systems.

What We’re Looking For:

• Postsecondary education or equivalent work experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-volume, high-speed automotive stamping and/or machining environments.
• Training and experience in industrial process control.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• High integrity, accountability, and a strong results-oriented mindset.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience working within Toyota Production System or Lean Manufacturing environments.
• Background in tooling, rig manufacturing, or advanced machining operations.
• Experience leading TPM and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and productivity initiatives.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.

What We Offer:

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with applicable legislation, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

_ Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team _

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.