Tool and Die Supervisor - Journeyman Tool and Die status
Atkore · Wayne, MI
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $73k–$100k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor manufacturing role at Atkore (industrial) in Wayne, MI.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, CNC, Tooling
- Base pay
- $73k–$100k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 53%
- ✓ CNC 47%
- ✓ Team leadership 41%
- Machining 32%
- Root cause 26%
- Robotics 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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requirements
and ensure timely availability.
- ✓Implement and monitor systems for tracking tool usage and maintenance schedules to reduce downtime.
- ✓Develop and enforce safety protocols within the Tool Room.
- ✓Assist in budget preparation for the tool room operations and monitor expenditures.
- ✓Other duties as assigned.
requirements
pertaining to engineering modification and improvements
- ✓Develop work instructions for Tool Room with quality checks
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Tool and Die Supervisor
Who we are
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for
Atkore, a recent recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplace USA award, is currently searching for a Tool and Die Supervisor to be based out of Wayne, MI. Reporting to the Tool and Die Manager, this person will be responsible for leveraging mechanical capabilities to improve the velocity and reliability of our manufacturing floor. Experience in lean manufacturing / 5S or business system-based company is a plus.
What you’ll do
The primary duties of a Tool Room Supervisor include the organization and management of the tool room, ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained and available for use as needed. The supervisor must:
- •Maintain a detailed inventory of tools and equipment and ensure their proper storage and maintenance.
- •Supervise tool room staff, including scheduling, training (Apprenticeship Program), and managing performance.
- •Develop Tool Room employees to evolve the CNC capability and reduce the cost of spare parts on hand.
- •Work closely with production departments to understand their tool
What you’ll bring
- •Journeyman Tool and Die status with strong CAD/CNC experience.
- •Bachelor’s degree preferred, within a closely related field of study.
- •10 + years' relevant working experience, in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- •Conduct regular audits of tools and equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- •Resolve any issues related to tool performance or employee conflicts related to the tool room.
- •Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in tool room technologies and upgrade employee’s capabilities.
- •Prepare reports summarizing tool room activities, challenges, and resource needs.
- •Collaborate with other department peers to streamline operations and support the overall production workflow.
Within 3 months, you’ll
- •Complete your Atkore Immersion Program
- •Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy relating to ABS
Within 6 months, you’ll
- •Understand Tooling needs and
Within 12 months, you’ll
- •Audit and improve Die maintenance programs
- •Implement continuous improvement projects, and rectify issues to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and improve efficiency working with the M.E. group
Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We are committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that is consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
Benefits available include
- •Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- •Life insurance
- •Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- •401k
- •Paid Time Off
- •Paid holidays
- •Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.