Tooling Supervisor: Lean, Quality & Maintenance Leader

Amsted Automotive Group; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Annual bonus opportunity

401k with company match

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Amsted Automotive Group in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a hands-on Tooling Supervisor to lead a skilled team, oversee preventive maintenance in the Tool Room, and drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. Tool & Die experience, strong problem-solving, and a passion for manufacturing excellence are essential.

You will supervise Toolmakers and Metal Forming Specialists, work with the Program Manager on quality decisions, and collaborate with the General Production Supervisor to

Qualifications

• Proficient in GD&T interpretation of dies and drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret CMM or gaging data to guide adjustments.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance knowledge to uphold standards.
• Journeyman status or eight years’ experience in Tool and Die build, Prototype, or Die Repair Technician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain education matrices and records showing IATF compliance.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing using 5S and Kaizen principles.
• Supervise daily preventive maintenance in the Tool Room.
• Oversee Toolmakers and Metal Forming Specialists; coordinate with Production.
• Ensure safety levels and production requirements are met.

Skills

Blueprint GD&T interpretation

CMM interpretation & gaging guidance

Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPt)

IATF16949 / ISO 14001 / Q1 compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college or technical trade manufacturing education preferred

Tools

CMM

Job description

Amsted Automotive Group in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a hands-on Tooling Supervisor to lead a skilled team, oversee preventive maintenance in the Tool Room, and drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. Tool & Die experience, strong problem-solving, and a passion for manufacturing excellence are essential.

You will supervise Toolmakers and Metal Forming Specialists, work with the Program Manager on quality decisions, and collaborate with the General Production Supervisor to