Tool Room Supervisor - Dearborn Area

Tool Room Supervisor | Dearborn, MI

Salary Range: $62,000 - $92,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a tool room supervisor? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Dearborn area seeking experienced Tool Room Supervisors to drive results.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Tool Room Supervisor opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Dearborn in Wayne County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Taylor, Romulus, Allen Park, and Wyandotte.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Dearborn region seeking Tool Room Supervisors. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Oversee repair and maintenance of dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures.
• Inspect finished tooling for dimensional accuracy and proper fit.
• Troubleshoot tooling problems on the production floor and direct corrective work.
• Schedule preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Track tool room labor hours, materials, and outside vendor work.
• Train toolmakers and apprentices on safe work practices and shop procedures.
• Maintain tooling records, drawings, and spare parts inventory.
• Assign daily work to tool room staff and set priorities based on production needs.

Recommended Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or lead experience in a tool room or machine shop.
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and tooling drawings.
• Experience with manual lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment.
• Knowledge of die setting, troubleshooting, and repair methods.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working to tight tolerances.
• Several years of hands-on toolmaking or die maintenance experience.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with preventive maintenance tracking systems.
• Formal apprenticeship or journeyman toolmaker certification.
• Experience with progressive dies or injection molds.
• Familiarity with CAD software for reviewing or modifying tooling designs.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S practices.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Die Maintenance Supervisor, Tooling Engineer, Machine Shop Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Tool Room Foreman, Tool and Die Supervisor, Tooling Manager, Tool Room Lead, Tool and Die Maker

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.