Tooling Supervisor

About the role

In this hands-on Tooling Supervisor role, you'll support a skilled team, oversee preventive maintenance activities, and drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will bring Tool & Die experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for manufacturing excellence.

At Amsted Automotive, we’re an employee-owned organization where every team member has a vested interest in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Maintain education matrix(s) and associated records demonstrating compliance to the IATF Management system
• Adapt and promote Lean Manufacturing principles using 5S and Kaizen
• Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives through continuous improvement action plan participation and completion
• Supervise and schedule the daily preventative maintenance activities in the Tool Room
• Maintain employee compliance of 5S requirements at assigned areas in Tool Room
• Provide job instruction for safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Maintain required safety levels on plant floor
• Ensure that production requirements are satisfied
• Ensure that Company policies and procedures are followed and adhered to
• Perform problem solving and root cause analysis
• Authorized to make decisions concerning quality issues in tandem with the assigned Program Manager
• Supervise the daily activities of the Toolmakers and Metal Forming Specialists
• Work closely with the General Production Supervisor to optimize stamping operations
• May give direction to members of the Press Team
• Serve in the capacity of waste water handler commensurate with completion of proper environmental training
• Other duties as assigned by the Tooling Manager

Requirements

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Blueprint GD&T interpretation of dies, details, and part prints
• Must be able to interpret C.M.M. or Gaging information and direct personnel to perform adjustments to maintain Customer part Quality
• Usage of a computer and other productivity machinery such as control panels
• Must possess working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software
• Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria to maintain manufacturing environmental standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college and/or technical trade manufacturing education is preferred
• Journeyman status or eight years’ experience in Tool and Die build, Prototype, or Die Repair Technician

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Prescription drug benefits
• Wellness reimbursement
• Telehealth
• Onsite health screenings
• Mental health resources
• Employee assistance program that includes counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more
• Competitive salaries
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401k with company match
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 14 annual company paid holidays
• Training programs
• Education expense reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Pet insurance and discount program
• Legal insurance
• Employee discounts
• Recognition and rewards
• Community involvement and workplace giving matching gift program