Tooling Supervisor

Job Description

Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

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Salary: $80,000–$85,000 annually, with flexibility up to approximately $90,000 for highly qualified candidates

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About the Opportunity

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Extension, Inc. is partnering with a well-established manufacturing client in Sheboygan, WI, to identify a Tooling Support Supervisor to lead its Tool Room team and drive greater organization, accountability, and continuous improvement across its manufacturing operations.

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This newly created leadership opportunity is ideal for a technically strong tooling professional who understands metal manufacturing, enjoys troubleshooting complex tooling challenges, and is ready to make a broader impact through team leadership and process improvement.

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You’ll oversee a team of approximately seven employees, coordinate tooling priorities with Engineering and Manufacturing, and help transition the department from a reactive, break/fix environment toward a more proactive, efficient, and organized operation.

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We welcome applications from experienced supervisors as well as Senior Toolmakers, Tool & Die professionals, and Tool Room Leads who are ready to take the next step into formal leadership.

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What You’ll Do

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• Lead and supervise approximately seven Tool Room employees, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and priorities.
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• Manage daily staffing, scheduling, safety, quality, and workflow to support production requirements.
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• Prioritize tooling repairs and projects to keep production running efficiently and minimize downtime.
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• Troubleshoot tooling issues, identify root causes, and determine appropriate repairs, replacement components, or outside services.
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• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for tooling repairs, component sourcing, and specialized services.
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• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to align tooling priorities with production needs.
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• Improve Tool Room tracking, documentation, communication, and follow-through.
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• Identify recurring tooling issues and implement solutions that improve tooling reliability and reduce downtime.
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• Evaluate processes to reduce setup times, extend tool life, and improve overall efficiency.
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• Support standardized processes across the Tool Room and pressroom.
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• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and recommend capital equipment investments when appropriate.
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• Provide technical guidance and training to Tool Room and production employees.
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• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and efficient working environment.
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What We’re Looking For

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• Strong tooling, Tool & Die, Tool Room, or related mechanical experience in a metal manufacturing environment.
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• Metal stamping experience strongly preferred.
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• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
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• Strong technical candidates ready for their first formal supervisory role are encouraged to apply.
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• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose tooling-related production issues.
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• Journeyman Tool & Die card or Toolmaker credentials are a plus, but not required.
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• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field is a plus.
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• Strong communication and leadership skills, including the ability to hold team members accountable and navigate difficult conversations.
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• Confidence leading an experienced team and implementing process improvements.
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• Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to prioritization, documentation, and follow-through.
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• Basic computer proficiency required; advanced Excel skills preferred.
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• Ability to interpret CAD and SolidWorks drawings preferred.
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• A continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.
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