Tool and Die Supervisor

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POSITION: TOOL AND DIE SUPERVISOR — Lebanon, TN

This is a full-time, salaried position located at our Lebanon, TN facility. The Tool and Die Supervisor reports to the Operations Supervisor and Manager and plays a critical leadership role within our manufacturing operations team. The annual salary range for this position is $61,900 to $103,100, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Tool and Die Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all tooling and die maintenance, repair, and fabrication activities within the stamping and assembly manufacturing environment. This mid-career leadership role requires a highly skilled individual with deep technical expertise in tool and die operations, combined with strong supervisory capabilities to lead a team of skilled trades professionals. The successful candidate will ensure that all tooling assets are maintained to the highest standards of quality and performance, directly supporting production efficiency, part quality, and on-time delivery commitments to our automotive OEM customers.

The Tool and Die Supervisor will lead, coach, and develop a team of tool and die makers, apprentices, and skilled trades associates, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. This individual will plan, schedule, and prioritize all die maintenance, repair, and tryout activities to minimize production downtime and maximize press uptime. The supervisor will collaborate closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to diagnose and resolve tooling-related issues in a timely and effective manner.

Additional responsibilities include overseeing the design, fabrication, modification, and repair of progressive, transfer, and compound dies used in high-volume stamping operations. The Tool and Die Supervisor will maintain accurate records of all tooling maintenance activities, die histories, and spare parts inventories using appropriate tracking systems. This role also involves managing tooling budgets, controlling costs associated with die repairs and spare parts procurement, and identifying opportunities to extend tool life and reduce overall tooling expenditures.

The supervisor will ensure strict compliance with all safety regulations, OSHA standards, and company safety policies within the tool room and on the press floor. Participation in new program launches, die design reviews, and tooling runoff activities is expected, as is collaboration with engineering teams on die engineering changes and continuous improvement initiatives. The Tool and Die Supervisor will also support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and 5S standards within the tool room environment.

This individual will conduct performance evaluations, manage attendance, and handle disciplinary matters for direct reports in accordance with company policies. Coordination with outside vendors and tooling suppliers for outsourced repairs and new tooling procurement is also…