Cutting Tool Supervisor

Stellantis; Dundee Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Michigan is seeking a Cutting Tool Supervisor to lead small teams in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. You will resolve processing constraints through preventative maintenance, tool optimization, and effective problem‑solving, while developing tooling standards and managing tool changes and sourcing.

You will coordinate maintenance schedules, control tooling costs, work with Process Engineering on tool tryouts, and ensure safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical/engineering discipline.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma/GED with Journeyman status and at least 5 years manufacturing experience, or 10 years of technical/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to interface with all levels.
• Goal oriented and able to lead in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with manufacturing to resolve processing issues through preventative maintenance or potential tool changes
• Develop and maintain tool standards, tool drawings, and tool identification records
• Identify critical spare components, establish inventory and replenish system
• Manage all costs for initial builds and audit any change to cost to assure lowest cost per unit
• Research alternative tooling sources for better cost, quality, and delivery
• Work closely with Process Engineering during tool tryouts to ensure tool functions efficiently
• Manage changes to tools
• Serve on program teams to manage the sourcing of new product tooling
• Manage and track complete timing of tool build compared to a master program timing schedule
• Ensure a safe workplace, lead the team to improve safety in the area and enforce mandated safety tools and procedures
• Ensure the right allocation of people, manage absenteeism, train and build teams
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical/Engineering

Journeyman status or 5+ years manufacturing OR 10 years technical/manufacturing experience

Job description

The Cutting Tool Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. This role focuses on supporting production by resolving processing constraints through effective problem‑solving, preventative maintenance, and tool optimization. The selected candidate will develop and maintain tooling standards, manage changes and sourcing for new and existing tools, coordinate preventative maintenance, and control tooling costs through evaluations to ensure the best value.

Nature and Scope / Principal Accountabilities

• Interface with manufacturing to resolve processing issues through preventative maintenance or potential tool changes
• Develop and maintain tool standards, tool drawings, and tool identification records
• Identify critical spare components, establish inventory and replenish system
• Manage all costs for initial builds and audit any change to cost to assure lowest cost per unit
• Research alternative tooling sources for better cost, quality, and delivery
• Work closely with Process Engineering during tool tryouts to make sure the tool functions efficiently
• Manage changes to tools
• Serve on program teams to manage the sourcing of new product tooling
• Manage and track complete timing of tool build compared to a master program timing schedule
• Ensure a safe workplace, lead the team to improve safety in the area and enforce the use of mandated safety tools and procedures
• Ensure the right allocation of people, manage absenteeism, train and build teams
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Technical / Engineering discipline required; or High School Diploma/GED with Journeymen status with minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience; or Minimum of 10 years of technical/manufacturing experience
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, excellent organization, written and oral communication skills, and possess a working knowledge of advanced technical problem‑solving tools
• Ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the plant from hourly represented employees to senior leadership as required
• Goal oriented, self‑starter, and ability to lead and manage in a team‑based structure

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.