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Tool Room Supervisor jobs are open across manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and industrial production, at every level from lead machinist to senior supervisor, with specializations in CNC tooling, die and fixture management, and precision measurement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Tool Room Superintendent is responsible for the overall management, performance, and continuous improvement of the tool room. This role oversees all aspects of in house maintenance, development, testing, major repairs, modifications, and spare component manufacturing/inventory to ensure tooling meets quality, cost, delivery, and business objectives. The Tool Room Superintendent leads and coordinates tool room personnel, manages internal and external tooling resources and budgets, and ensures tooling activities are executed efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards of workmanship. This position works closely with engineering, production, quality, and suppliers to improve die performance and extend tool life.
- Establish and lead a best practice tool room vision and strategy, translating it into standardized policies, processes, and procedures that drive sustainable performance and continuous improvement; including budgets, staffing and equipment strategies.
- Utilize formal problem-solving methods to identify root cause and propose solutions to achieve benchmark tooling uptime in production. Supporting production and engineering in the improvement of OEE.
- Lead and develop tool room personnel while ensuring safe, efficient, and high quality in house fabrication and repair operations.
- Establish and maintain tooling standards, repair methods, and workmanship expectations to ensure consistent quality and long term die performance.
- Associates degree, Trade or Tech School
- 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a tool room
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Nemak USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nemak USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Nemak USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nemak USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
The Tool Room Superintendent is responsible for the overall management, performance, and continuous improvement of the tool room. This role oversees all aspects of in house maintenance, development, testing, major repairs, modifications, and spare component manufacturing/inventory to ensure tooling meets quality, cost, delivery, and business objectives. The Tool Room Superintendent leads and coordinates tool room personnel, manages internal and external tooling resources and budgets, and ensures tooling activities are executed efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards of workmanship. This position works closely with engineering, production, quality, and suppliers to improve die performance and extend tool life.
- Establish and lead a best practice tool room vision and strategy, translating it into standardized policies, processes, and procedures that drive sustainable performance and continuous improvement; including budgets, staffing and equipment strategies.
- Utilize formal problem-solving methods to identify root cause and propose solutions to achieve benchmark tooling uptime in production. Supporting production and engineering in the improvement of OEE.
- Lead and develop tool room personnel while ensuring safe, efficient, and high quality in house fabrication and repair operations.
- Establish and maintain tooling standards, repair methods, and workmanship expectations to ensure consistent quality and long term die performance.
- Associates degree, Trade or Tech School
- 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a tool room
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Nemak USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nemak USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Nemak USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nemak USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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- Manufacturing
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tool room supervisor jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in a tool room, machine shop, or manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, and CMMs
- Experience managing tool crib inventory, tracking systems, and reorder processes
- Knowledge of CNC machining, tooling types, and cutting insert selection
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications
- Associate degree or vocational certificate in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Tool Room Supervisor Job Search
Quantify your tool inventory wins
Hiring managers want numbers on your resume, not vague claims. Document how many tools you managed, what your shrinkage rate was, and how you improved crib organization or cycle counts. Specific figures make your experience credible and scannable.
List your metrology and calibration credentials
Many tool room supervisor postings require hands-on experience with CMMs, micrometers, or Renishaw systems. If you hold any calibration certifications or have documented gage R&R experience, put those near the top of your skills section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tool room supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your machine base
A job posting specifying Mazak or Haas CNC equipment is signaling the shop environment. If your background matches that machine base, call it out in your cover letter by name. Generic applications get filtered out before a recruiter reads them.
Prepare for the production-pressure interview
Interviewers for tool room roles almost always ask how you handled a tool shortage or breakdown during active production. Have a specific story ready that shows your process for emergency sourcing, communication with the floor, and how quickly you resolved the constraint.
Negotiate around shift differential and on-call terms
Tool room supervisors in high-volume plants often carry on-call obligations for second and third shift issues. Before you accept an offer, clarify the on-call structure and whether shift differential pay applies, so you understand the full compensation picture.
Tool Room Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tool room supervisors?
The companies hiring the most tool room supervisors right now include NEMAK, ABB, and HII, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. High-volume manufacturers and automotive suppliers consistently make up the largest share of postings.
How many tool room supervisor jobs are remote?
About 0% of tool room supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most tool room environments. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include procurement coordination, inventory planning, and vendor management roles that sit adjacent to traditional tool room supervision.
How do you become a tool room supervisor?
Start by building hands-on experience as a machinist, tool crib attendant, or CNC operator so you understand the full scope of tooling operations. Develop proficiency with precision measurement equipment and inventory management systems. Take on lead or team-lead responsibilities when available, and pursue a machining or manufacturing technology credential to strengthen your candidacy for supervisor-level postings.
Can you get hired as a tool room supervisor with little experience?
Moving directly into a supervisor title with no tooling background is rare, but candidates who have strong machining or crib experience and have informally led a small team can be competitive. Emphasize any ownership you have taken over tool ordering, calibration schedules, or training newer team members. Smaller job shops are more likely to promote from within or hire candidates still building their supervisory record.
What does the tool room supervisor interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your tooling background and management experience. An in-person interview typically follows, often including a plant tour so the hiring manager can ask context-specific questions about how you would run their operation. Expect behavioral questions about handling tool shortages, managing technician performance, and prioritizing work orders under production pressure.
Where can I find and apply to tool room supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to tool room supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your tooling background, machine experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your situation.
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