Tool Room Supervisor - Otsego Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network partners with Otsego manufacturers to connect qualified Tool Room Supervisors with roles that fit, not just any move. We focus on meticulous professionals who excel in tool room operations and leadership across West Michigan. Opportunities may vary, with alignment pursued when ready for the right fit.

We actively build a network of talent across Otsego and the broader manufacturing region we serve, reaching out when an opening aligns with your experience and goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a tool room environment with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven expertise in precision machining, grinding, EDM, and CNC operations.
• Strong knowledge of tooling design, fabrication, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated leadership to train, mentor, and motivate a team.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise tool room staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and calibration of all tooling and equipment.
• Manage inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and best practices within the tool room.
• Collaborate with production and engineering departments to support manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain accurate records of tooling usage, maintenance, and repair history.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for tool room efficiency and cost reduction.

Skills

Tool room supervision

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Blueprint reading

CNC operations

EDM

Grinding

Precision machining

Tooling design

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Tool Room Supervisor | Otsego, MI

Salary Range: $66,000 - $97,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous 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 growth. We are collaborating with companies in Otsego 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 Otsego 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

• Supervise tool room staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and calibration of all tooling and equipment.
• Manage inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and best practices within the tool room.
• Collaborate with production and engineering departments to support manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain accurate records of tooling usage, maintenance, and repair history.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for tool room efficiency and cost reduction.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a tool room environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven expertise in precision machining, grinding, EDM, and CNC operations.
• Strong knowledge of tooling design, fabrication, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to train, mentor, and motivate a team.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in using SolidWorks or other CAD software for fixture design and modification.
• Certification in a relevant field, such as Six Sigma Green Belt or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor junior technicians.
• Experience with CNC programming and operation.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tooling Supervisor, Machine Shop Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, CNC Supervisor, Tool and Die Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Shop Foreman, Maintenance 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.