Tool and Die Supervisor - Journeyman

Who we are: Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

Who we are looking for: Atkore, a recent recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplace USA award, is currently searching for a Tool and Die Supervisor to be based out of Wayne, MI. Reporting to the Tool and Die Manager, this person will be responsible for leveraging mechanical capabilities to improve the velocity and reliability of our manufacturing floor.

Experience in lean manufacturing / 5S or business system-based company is a plus.

• Maintain a detailed inventory of tools and equipment and ensure their proper storage and maintenance.
• Supervise tool room staff, including scheduling, training (Apprenticeship Program), and managing performance.
• Develop Tool Room employees to evolve the CNC capability and reduce the cost of spare parts on hand.
• Work closely with production departments to understand their tool requirements and ensure timely availability.
• Implement and monitor systems for tracking tool usage and maintenance schedules to reduce downtime.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols within the Tool Room.
• Assist in budget preparation for the tool room operations and monitor expenditures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Journeyman Tool and Die status with strong CAD/CNC experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, within a closely related field of study.
• 10+ years’ relevant working experience, in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Conduct regular audits of tools and equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Resolve any issues related to tool performance or employee conflicts related to the tool room.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in tool room technologies and upgrade employee’s capabilities.
• Prepare reports summarizing tool room activities, challenges, and resource needs.
• Collaborate with other department peers to streamline operations and support the overall production workflow.

• Complete your Atkore Immersion Program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy relating to ABS.

• Understand Tooling needs and requirements pertaining to engineering modification and improvements.
• Develop work instructions for Tool Room with quality checks.

• Audit and improve Die maintenance programs.
• Implement continuous improvement projects, and rectify issues to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and improve efficiency working with the M.E. group.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $72,880 - $100,210. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs, and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law