Tool Room Supervisor - East Lansing Area

Job Description:

Tool Room Supervisor | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $64,000 - $95,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in tool room supervisor? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in East Lansing seeking Tool Room Supervisors to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in East Lansing seeking experienced Tool Room Supervisors. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of all tooling and equipment.
• Manage tool inventory, procurement, and distribution to production lines.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for tooling.
• Train and mentor tool room technicians on best practices and safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and manufacturing specifications for all tools.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to optimize tool design and performance.
• Maintain accurate records of tool usage, repair history, and calibration data.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in using Solid Works or similar CAD software for fixture design and modification.
• Certification in a relevant field (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP).
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes and programming.
• Experience with implementing and managing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tool Room Manager, Machine Shop Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor - Tooling, Die Maker Supervisor, Precision Machining Supervisor, Shop Foreman - Tooling, Production Supervisor - Tooling, Lead Toolmaker, Tooling Team Lead, CNC Supervisor - Tooling

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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:// 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.

Required Skills:

• Resume

• Data

• Offers

• Inventory

• Access

• Support

• Lean Manufacturing

• Management System

• Six Sigma

• Calibration

• Operations

• Compliance

• Salary

• Hiring

• Partnerships

• Solid Works

• Recruiting

• Compensation

• History

• Continuous Improvement

• Manufacturing

• Specifications

• Programming

• Procurement

• Records

• Preparation

• Software

• Maintenance

• Design

• Engineering

• Communication

• Management

Salary Package:

$ 64,000. (US Dollar)