Tool Room Supervisor - Kalamazoo Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network seeks a Tool Room Supervisor in Kalamazoo, MI to oversee tooling operations and ensure efficient maintenance, calibration, and inventory control. This role emphasizes safety and collaboration with production for timely tool availability.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in a tool room with supervisory experience, strong knowledge of machining processes, GD&T, and proficiency with metrology tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in tool room with supervisory exposure.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling and materials (CNC milling, grinding, EDM).
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and technical specs.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and troubleshooting toolroom equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and team development.
• Proficiency with metrology equipment for precision measurement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily tool room operations for efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate tooling and equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Supervise and train tool room staff, ensuring safety
• Maintain accurate inventory of tools, parts, and consumables.
• Ensure tooling meets safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with production for timely tool availability.

Skills

5+ years in tool room

Machining processes knowledge

Reading blueprints & GD&T

Preventative maintenance experience

Leadership & mentoring

Metrology equipment proficiency

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Tool Room Supervisor | Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range: $61,000 - $91,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in tool room supervisor? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Kalamazoo seeking experienced Tool Room Supervisors.

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 Kalamazoo 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 the maintenance, repair, and calibration of all tooling and equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for all tools.
• Supervise and train tool room technicians, fostering a skilled and safety-conscious team.
• Maintain accurate inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables.
• Ensure all safety protocols and quality standards are met for tooling and equipment.
• Collaborate with production to ensure timely availability of tools for manufacturing processes.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a tool room environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and materials (e.g., CNC milling, grinding, EDM).
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and troubleshooting toolroom equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring and team development.
• Proficiency in using metrology equipment for precision measurement and quality control.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with CAD/CAM software for tool design and fabrication.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
• Proficiency in a second language, particularly Spanish.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior technicians.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tool Room Supervisor, Tooling Supervisor, Machine Shop Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Shop Floor Supervisor, Tooling Lead, Machining Supervisor, Fabrication 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.