Tooling Supervisor: Lean Ops, 5S & Tool Build Lead

Onward Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Life Insurance.

401(k) Program.

eLearning and Ongoing Training.

Education Reimbursement.

Job summary

Onward Search is partnering with an automotive security systems manufacturer in Milwaukee, WI to hire a Tooling Supervisor for an on-site, permanent role. You will lead day-to-day tooling department operations, balancing safety, quality, and production priorities.

You will guide teams and processes that support new tool builds, spare tooling components, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes leading 5S, Kaizen, and safety programs while meeting timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a tooling or tool room leadership role.
• Experience leading Kaizen, 5S, and other lean manufacturing improvement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to define, track, and report operational KPIs to leadership.
• Experience with quality systems and process discipline in manufacturing (ISO/TS-related).
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to use company-specific software tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily tooling department operations across safety, quality, staffing, assets, inventory, and KPI performance.
• Lead and sustain 5S initiatives, training, audits, and continuous safety improvements.
• Drive execution of new tooling build plans to meet timelines, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Coach, develop, and engage the team through clear goals, feedback, recognition, and performance management.
• Support quality and customer requirements by ensuring process adherence, preventive maintenance, and participation in customer tours as needed.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S kaizen

KPI reporting

ISO/TS quality systems

MS Office

Job description

Onward Search is partnering with an automotive security systems manufacturer in Milwaukee, WI to hire a Tooling Supervisor for an on-site, permanent role. You will lead day-to-day tooling department operations, balancing safety, quality, and production priorities.

You will guide teams and processes that support new tool builds, spare tooling components, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes leading 5S, Kaizen, and safety programs while meeting timelines and budgets.