Tooling Shop Supervisor — Lead, Improve & Coach

Etnyre International; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Manufacturing seeks a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments, promote a safety-first culture, and drive tooling quality and production efficiency.

This role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate in Engineering or Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification, 5–7 years in a shop, and proficiency with CAD/CAM, CNC and grinding techniques. Join a 150-year legacy of innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate in Engineering or Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification.
• 5–7 years in a tool room or machine shop environment.
• Strong knowledge of punching and blanking dies.
• Proficiency with CAD and CAM software.
• Experience with CNC and conventional machining and grinding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety-first culture.
• Manage the daily operations of the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments.
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop department personnel.
• Improve tooling quality, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Develop and implement tooling concepts, methods, and standards that reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Oversee tool maintenance, new tooling development, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with production and support departments to troubleshoot tooling issues and minimize downtime.
• Manage tooling inventories, department budgets, and purchasing requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and standardization efforts throughout the department.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Team development

Process improvement

Tooling optimization

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor’s/Associate)

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker

Tools

CAD

CAM software

CNC machining

Grinding techniques

Job description

Hendrick Manufacturing seeks a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead the Tool Room, Tool Service, and Punch Departments, promote a safety-first culture, and drive tooling quality and production efficiency.

This role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate in Engineering or Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification, 5–7 years in a shop, and proficiency with CAD/CAM, CNC and grinding techniques. Join a 150-year legacy of innovation and teamwork.