Tooling Supervisor [84021]

Onward Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Search is recruiting a Tooling Supervisor for an on-site role in Milwaukee, WI. This direct-hire opportunity leads the tooling department, driving safety, quality, and efficiency while mentoring a skilled team in a manufacturing setting.

You will manage personnel, assets, and inventory, track KPIs, and push continuous improvement through Kaizen and lean initiatives. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of leadership in tooling and a strong focus on process documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in tooling or a related manufacturing setting.
• Journeyman Tool & Die maker certification or similar technical background preferred.
• Proven experience with Kaizen, 5S, and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Strong skills in KPI management and process documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry-specific software tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the tooling department, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met.
• Manage personnel, assets, and inventory to optimize productivity and maintain workplace safety.
• Monitor KPIs and production goals, implementing strategies to meet or exceed targets.
• Support continuous safety and process improvements through training and safety audits.
• Foster a team environment, coaching staff and promoting employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

KPI management

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Coaching

Safety

Education

Journeyman Tool & Die maker certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Industry software tools

Job description

A leading automotive supplier is hiring a Tooling Supervisor to join their team. This is a direct hire position on-site in Milwaukee, WI.

The application deadline for this role is 10/13/2026.

• Oversee daily operations of the tooling department, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met.
• Manage personnel, assets, and inventory to optimize productivity and maintain workplace safety initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and production goals, implementing strategies to meet or exceed targets.
• Support continuous safety and process improvements through training and safety audits.
• Foster a team environment, coaching staff and promoting employee engagement.

Tooling Supervisor Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in tooling or a related manufacturing setting.
• Journeyman Tool & Die maker certification or similar technical background preferred.
• Proven experience with Kaizen, 5S, and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Strong skills in KPI management and process documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry-specific software tools.