Tool Room Supervisor - Mattawan Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Mattawan, MI, is seeking a Tool Room Supervisor to lead daily tool room operations at a manufacturing partner in the area. The role focuses on tool maintenance, calibration, and supervising technicians to ensure safe, efficient production support.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years in a manufacturing tool room, strong machining knowledge, and the ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T. A focus on preventative maintenance and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing tool room environment.
• Experience supervising or leading a team of technicians.
• Strong knowledge of various machining processes (e.g., milling, turning, grinding, EDM).
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs for tool room machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex tooling and production issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the tool room, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Manage the maintenance, repair, and calibration of all tools and equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for tooling.
• Supervise and train tool room technicians, fostering skill development and safety adherence.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of tools, spare parts, and consumables.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to support manufacturing needs and resolve tooling issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies within the tool room.

Skills

Team leadership

Tool room operations

Machining processes

Reading blueprints

GD&T

Tools

GD&T

Blueprints

Job description

Tool Room Supervisor | Mattawan, MI

Salary Range: $63,000 - $93,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in tool room supervisor? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Mattawan 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 Mattawan 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 tools and equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for tooling.
• Supervise and train tool room technicians, fostering skill development and safety adherence.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of tools, spare parts, and consumables.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to support manufacturing needs and resolve tooling issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies within the tool room.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing tool room environment.
• Proven experience in supervising or leading a team of technicians.
• Strong knowledge of various machining processes (e.g., milling, turning, grinding, EDM).
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs for tool room machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex tooling and production issues.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

• Tool Room Supervisor
• Machine Shop Supervisor
• Manufacturing Supervisor
• Production Supervisor
• Shop Foreman
• Tooling Manager
• Maintenance 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.

The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.