Tooling & Die Operations Manager

Madison-Kipp Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Kipp Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Tool Room Manager to lead tooling operations across our die casting and machining facilities. You will oversee maintenance, repair, modification and continuous improvement of dies, molds, tooling, fixtures and related equipment to support safe, efficient production.

The role requires guiding Tool & Die Makers and Die Repair Technicians, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production to maximize uptime, improve tooling

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Tool & Die, Die Repair, or Tool Room in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting high-volume die casting, machining, automotive, or industrial manufacturing operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily tool room operations across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Tool & Die Makers, Die Repair Technicians, and other tool room personnel.
• Prioritize and schedule tooling repairs, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure tooling is maintained and available to meet production requirements.
• Coordinate emergency tooling repairs to minimize downtime.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs for dies, molds, fixtures, and tooling.
• Monitor tooling performance and drive improvements in die life, uptime, quality, and scrap reduction.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to support tooling enhancements, process improvements, and new product launches.
• Manage tooling inventories, spare parts, consumables, and external tooling vendors.
• Maintain tooling documentation, repair records, and maintenance histories.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Develop and manage department budgets and support capital tooling investments.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and root cause problem-solving methodologies.
• Build and develop a high-performing team through training, workforce development, and succession planning.

Skills

Tool room operations

Leadership

Vendor management

Lean manufacturing

Preventive maintenance

Team development

Dies and tooling

Education

Associate degree in Tool & Die, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology

Job description

Madison-Kipp Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Tool Room Manager to lead tooling operations across our die casting and machining facilities. You will oversee maintenance, repair, modification and continuous improvement of dies, molds, tooling, fixtures and related equipment to support safe, efficient production.

The role requires guiding Tool & Die Makers and Die Repair Technicians, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Production to maximize uptime, improve tooling