Tool Room Supervisor - Zeeland Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Zeeland, MI seeks a Tool Room Supervisor to lead daily tool room operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with production schedules. The role manages maintenance, calibration, and tooling quality while driving safety and continuous improvement.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate's degree or technical apprenticeship, 5+ years in a tool room with at least 2 years in supervision, and strong CAD/CAM/tooling design skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field or a skilled trade apprenticeship.
• 5+ years experience in a tool room, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting various machine tools (e.g., CNC mills, lathes, grinders, EDMs).
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, and metrology.
• Experience with tool and die repair, fabrication, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software for tooling design and programming.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the tool room, ensuring efficiency and adherence to production schedules.
• Manage the maintenance, repair, and calibration of all manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Supervise and train tool room personnel, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures for tools, fixtures, and gauges.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for tools and spare parts, optimizing stock levels.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to develop and implement new tooling solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies within the tool room.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Metrology

Machining knowledge

CAD/CAM

Education

Associate's degree or technical apprenticeship

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Machine tools operation

CNC mills

Lathes

Grinders

EDMs

Job description

Tool Room Supervisor | Zeeland, MI

Salary Range: $68,000 - $100,000 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 Zeeland 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 are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Zeeland that are seeking skilled Tool Room Supervisors. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the tool room, ensuring efficiency and adherence to production schedules.
• Manage the maintenance, repair, and calibration of all manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Supervise and train tool room personnel, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures for tools, fixtures, and gauges.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for tools and spare parts, optimizing stock levels.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to develop and implement new tooling solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies within the tool room.

Recommended Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field or a skilled trade apprenticeship.
• 5+ years experience in a tool room, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting various machine tools (e.g., CNC mills, lathes, grinders, EDMs).
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, and metrology.
• Experience with tool and die repair, fabrication, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software for tooling design and programming.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

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