Tool & Die Supervisor (High Pressure Die Casting)

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions in Kentucky seeks a Tool and Die Supervisor to manage tool and die operations in an HPDC facility, ensuring maintenance and optimization of dies for high-volume vehicle production.

You will lead toolroom staff, schedule preventive care, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree or technical cert preferred.
• 5–7 years tool and die experience; 2+ years in supervision.
• Experience in High Pressure Die Casting preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Familiar with CNC, die setting, and maintenance.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily tool and die makers and technicians.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and preventive care of stamping dies, molds, and fixtures for powertrain components.
• Ensure dies and tooling meet tight tolerances for automotive powertrain applications.
• Schedule and prioritize toolroom work based on production needs, minimizing downtime.
• Troubleshoot die and tooling issues in support of production, working closely with engineering and production teams.
• Train and mentor team members to ensure technical competence and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Manage inventory of spare die components and tooling supplies.
• Implement and support continuous improvement projects in die performance, changeover reduction, and tool life optimization.
• Enforce plant safety and environmental policies and ensure team compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation including die maintenance logs, tool changeover records, and performance metrics.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

CAD drawings

CNC machines

Precision measuring tools

Job description

The Tool and Die Supervisor will oversee tool and die operations within a high-pressure die casting (HPDC) facility. This role will ensure the effective maintenance, repair, and optimization of dies, tools, and related equipment to support high-quality, production of parts for high-volume vehicle assembly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of tool and die makers and technicians.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and preventive care of stamping dies, molds, and fixtures for powertrain components
• Ensure all dies and tooling meet tight tolerances required for automotive powertrain applications.
• Schedule and prioritize toolroom work based on production needs, minimizing downtime.
• Troubleshoot die and tooling issues in support of production, working closely with engineering and production teams.
• Train and mentor team members to ensure technical competence and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Manage inventory of spare die components and tooling supplies.
• Implement and support continuous improvement projects in die performance, changeover reduction, and tool life optimization.
• Enforce plant safety and environmental policies and ensure team compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation including die maintenance logs, tool changeover records, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in Tool & Die or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in tool and die work, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in High Pressure Die Casting (strongly preferred)
• Proficient in reading blueprints, CAD drawings, and using precision measuring tools.
• Familiarity with CNC machines, die setting, and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and TPM is preferred.