The Tooling Supervisor leads and supervises the team responsible for manufacturing forging tools, ensuring the timely availability of high-quality purchased tooling at the most cost-effective price. This role works to support the efficiency of forming and machining operations by maintaining optimal tooling inventory and coordinating the procurement of necessary components.

Job Details

**Position Type: **Exempt, Salaried
**Pay Range: **$80,000-$100,000/year (depending on skills and experience)
**Location: **Onsite - Savanna, Illinois
**Travel: **10%

Key Responsibilities

Manage comprehensive manufacturing schedules for forming tools to ensure timely delivery and alignment with departmental production needs and deadlines.
Supervise and lead a team of toolmakers responsible for manufacturing precision forming tools, overseeing all machining operations necessary to support maintenance, engineering, and production requirements.
This position leads with the ability to demonstrate. Should be comfortable operating CNC lathes, grinders, CNC vertical machining centers, and similar tool room equipment.
Schedule and monitor employee performance, conduct regular check-ins and evaluations to ensure productivity targets are met and maintain a high level of workmanship across the team.
Control tooling costs by actively managing internal manufacturing processes and maintaining quality and delivery standards.
Coordinate the scheduling of external contractors for routine and emergency maintenance on tool room equipment and machinery.
Participate in the recruitment process, including interviewing and selecting qualified candidates for roles within the tooling department.
Identify and assess the need for new equipment and technology (both hardware and intellectual capital), providing detailed justification for investments that will enhance tool room productivity, efficiency, and capability.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies

Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Strong knowledge of tooling, machining processes, and equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical challenges.
Ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment while achieving both departmental and organizational goals.
Focus on accuracy in all aspects of tool design, manufacturing, and quality control.
Skilled in handling precision tools and machinery, with a keen ability to perform intricate tasks that require coordination, accuracy, and efficiency.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion, effective resource allocation, and seamless execution of complex tasks.
Strong ability to develop and implement production schedules, manage resources, and optimize workflows.

Required Qualifications

Education: Technical degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a leader in a production or tool making role

Physical Requirements

Must have the dexterity to handle small objects.
Frequent bending and stooping required.
Must be able to push/pull objects up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to work in noisy environments.

Best Match

Within 40 miles

Tool Room Supervisor

MacLean-Fogg