Tooling Leader: Lean, CI & Tooling Excellence

Automatic Spring Products Corp.; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Wellness clinic in Grand Haven

Boot allowance ($100 annually)

Safety glasses program

Paid holidays

Birthday paid holiday

Job summary

Automatic Spring Products Corporation in Grand Haven, MI, seeks a Tooling Manager to lead Toolroom operations, oversee tool builds, preventive maintenance programs, and coordinated external supplier work, while aligning with budgets and safety standards.

The role drives lean manufacturing initiatives, develops a continuous improvement culture, mentors Tooling Engineers and Die Makers, and collaborates with Engineering, Production, Launch and Maintenance to ensure safety, quality, delivery and

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience with lean tools and CI methodologies.
• CAD proficiency preferred (SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Understanding of tool design and tooling data systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of daily Toolroom operations across all shifts.
• Lead strategic planning and execution for new tooling builds and repairs, internally and externally.
• Create, implement, and communicate delivery schedules for all tooling activities.
• Own and manage ASPC’s tooling standards, design protocols, and CAD data systems.
• Develop and manage reliable external tooling suppliers and outsourced projects.
• Maintain proactive Tooling PM systems using internal data and performance metrics.
• Oversee internal and external tool design review processes and sampling adjustments.
• Lead continuous improvement in tooling methods, equipment, and documentation.
• Serve as the single point of contact for all tooling-related updates during launch.
• Support quote development for tooling costs and provide technical advice when needed.
• Define emergency tool repair protocols and coordinate off-shift escalation paths.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Production, Launch, and Maintenance.
• Develop and manage the Toolroom as a cost center, ensuring alignment with quoted budgets.
• Actively participate in leadership and crisis management meetings.
• Train, mentor, and coach Tooling Engineers, Die Makers, Apprentices, and support staff.
• Promote standardized work, 5S, lean manufacturing, and CI methodology.
• Manage staffing levels, capacity planning, and resource sharing across 4SL and PP tools.
• Uphold ASPC safety, environmental, and policy compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Lean manufacturing

Quality & safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring & coaching

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

AS400

CAD (SolidWorks)

CMMS

Job description

Automatic Spring Products Corporation in Grand Haven, MI, seeks a Tooling Manager to lead Toolroom operations, oversee tool builds, preventive maintenance programs, and coordinated external supplier work, while aligning with budgets and safety standards.

The role drives lean manufacturing initiatives, develops a continuous improvement culture, mentors Tooling Engineers and Die Makers, and collaborates with Engineering, Production, Launch and Maintenance to ensure safety, quality, delivery and