Tool Room Supervisor | Holt, MI

Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated 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 career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Holt, seeking experienced Tool Room Supervisors to strengthen their teams.

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 partner with manufacturers across Holt seeking Tool Room Supervisors who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the tool room, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Manage and maintain inventory of tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Supervise and train tool room personnel, fostering skill development and safety.
• Implement and enforce preventative maintenance programs for tooling.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to optimize tool design and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tooling and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a tool room environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proficiency in operating and programming various machine tools (e.g., CNC mills, lathes, grinders, EDM).
• Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and metrology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and train a team of skilled machinists and toolmakers.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software for tooling design and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for tracking tools and equipment.
• Certification in a relevant field such as machining, tooling, or manufacturing technology.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor junior tool room technicians.
• Experience with 3D printing and additive manufacturing for tooling applications.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Tool Room Supervisor, Machine Shop Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Shop Foreman, Tooling Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, CNC Supervisor

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.