Tool Room Supervisor - Holt Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Holt (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an experienced Tool Room Supervisor to lead daily operations in Holt, MI. This role focuses on optimizing tooling, maintaining inventory, and mentoring a skilled machinist team.

Candidates should have 5+ years in tool rooms with supervisory exposure, strong CNC/EDM tooling experience, GD&T, CAD/CAM, and a Lean mindset. This is a full-time on-site opportunity with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in tool room environment with supervisory experience.
• Proficient in operating and programming machine tools (CNC mills, lathes, grinders, EDM).
• Strong GD&T, blueprint reading and metrology skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and train machinists and toolmakers.
• Experience with CAD/CAM tooling design and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the tool room, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Manage and maintain inventory of tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Supervise and train tool room personnel, fostering skill development and safety.
• Implement and enforce preventative maintenance programs for tooling.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to optimize tool design and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tooling and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

5+ years tool room experience

supervisory experience

CNC mills, lathes, grinders, EDM

GD&T, blueprint reading

leadership/mentoring

CAD/CAM tooling design

lean manufacturing

Tools

CNC programming

CMMS

Job description

Tool Room Supervisor | Holt, MI

Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in tool room supervisor? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Holt, seeking experienced Tool Room Supervisors to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Holt seeking Tool Room Supervisors who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the tool room, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Manage and maintain inventory of tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Supervise and train tool room personnel, fostering skill development and safety.
• Implement and enforce preventative maintenance programs for tooling.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to optimize tool design and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tooling and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a tool room environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proficiency in operating and programming various machine tools (e.g., CNC mills, lathes, grinders, EDM).
• Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and metrology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and train a team of skilled machinists and toolmakers.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software for tooling design and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for tracking tools and equipment.
• Certification in a relevant field such as machining, tooling, or manufacturing technology.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor junior tool room technicians.
• Experience with 3D printing and additive manufacturing for tooling applications.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tool Room Supervisor, Machine Shop Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Shop Foreman, Tooling Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, CNC Supervisor

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.