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Toolroom Supervisor

Optimal Inc.
Trenton, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026

Job Summary:

  • The Toolroom Supervisor will source new product tooling, provide tool specifications, follow-up and manage the building of new tools, follow-up and manage changes to new or existing tooling, and facilitate the preventative maintenance of existing tooling. The
  • Toolroom Supervisor is required to manage overall maintenance costs and audit tool sources to maintain the lowest cost available.


Principal Accountabilities:

  • Serve on program teams to manage the building of new product tooling
  • Develop and maintain tool standards
  • Assist maintenance in tool preventative maintenance
  • Manage changes to tools
  • Interface with manufacturing to resolve processing issues through potential tool changes
  • Research alternative tooling sources for better cost, quality, and delivery
  • Maintain tool drawings and tool identification records
  • Responsible for approving tool design and materials
  • May be required to perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
  • Manage and track complete timing of tool build compared to a master program timing schedule
  • Manage all costs for initial builds and audit any change cost to assure lowest costs
  • Work closely with the Process Specialist during tool tryouts to make sure the tool functions efficiently
  • Identify critical spare components, establish inventory and replenish system


Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a Technical / Engineering discipline required;
  • OR Journeymen status with minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience;
  • OR Minimum of 10 years of technical/manufacturing experience.


Requirements:

  • Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
  • Must possess a working knowledge of advanced technical problem-solving tools.
  • Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the plant from hourly represented employees to senior leadership as required
  • Goal oriented and a self-starter and ability to lead and manage in a team-based structure
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds or more

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