Tool Room Supervisor: Lead Tooling & Production Scheduling

Martinrea; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea International Inc. seeks a Tool Room Specialist to review customer requirements and prepare production schedules. The role leads tool room staff, plans the workflow, and coordinates CAD/CAM data, ISO/QS compliance, and heat-treated component control to ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years in automotive tool rooms, a Tool and Die certificate, and strong English communication skills. The position is on-site with heavy plant-floor activity.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Five (5) years of automotive experience required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Community college diploma and minimum 5 years jobbing shop experience in automotive.
• Tool and Die Certificate.
• Operate all tool room equipment.
• CAD/CAM Knowledge.
• Good understanding of ISO and QS systems.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerance skills.
• Knowledge of Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all tool room jobs as per timeline.
• Supervise toolmakers and apprentices.
• Control all heat treated components from outside suppliers.
• Schedule ordering of tooling components and supplies.
• Assist Tool Room Manager in product scheduling.
• Assist Lead hands in troubleshooting die build problems.
• Plan tool room equipment maintenance.
• Assist in quoting, design, troubleshooting and development as required.
• Staff and evaluate tool room employees.
• Resolve issues with other managers such as press time, sign off, shared equipment etc.
• Maintain CAD files and system as per company standards.
• Liaise with Production, Engineering & New Build Departments.
• Create CNC surface files, when required.
• Record daily job numbers and hours on punch card.
• Other duties as required or directed to accommodate the customer.

Skills

Tool room leadership

English communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

ISO/QS knowledge

CAD/CAM knowledge

GD&T skills

SPC knowledge

Excel

Word

Education

Community college diploma

Tool and Die Certificate

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Excel

Word

Job description

Martinrea International Inc. seeks a Tool Room Specialist to review customer requirements and prepare production schedules. The role leads tool room staff, plans the workflow, and coordinates CAD/CAM data, ISO/QS compliance, and heat-treated component control to ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years in automotive tool rooms, a Tool and Die certificate, and strong English communication skills. The position is on-site with heavy plant-floor activity.