Cutting Tool Supervisor
Dundee Engine Plant - Dundee
- Manufacturing
- Full-time
- cutting tool supervisor
- manufacturing supervisor
- tooling optimization
The Cutting Tool Supervisor manages small teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment, focusing on optimizing tooling processes, preventative maintenance, and cost control. This role involves developing tooling standards, coordinating tool sourcing and changes, and ensuring safety compliance. The supervisor also collaborates with engineering teams to enhance tool functionality and oversees inventory and scheduling to meet production demands.
The Cutting Tool Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. This role focuses on supporting production by resolving processing constraints through effective problem-solving, preventative maintenance, and tool optimization. The selected candidate will develop and maintain tooling standards, manage changes and sourcing for new and existing tools, coordinate preventative maintenance, and control tooling costs through evaluations to ensure the best value.
Nature and Scope / Principal Accountabilities:
· Interface with manufacturing to resolve processing issues through preventative maintenance or potential tool changes
· Develop and maintain tool standards, tool drawings, and tool identification records
· Identify critical spare components, establish inventory and replenish system
· Manage all costs for initial builds and audit any change to cost to assure lowest cost per unit
· Research alternative tooling sources for better cost, quality, and delivery
· Work closely with the Process Engineering during tool tryouts to make sure the tool functions efficiently
· Manage changes to tools
· Serve on program teams to manage the sourcing of new product tooling
· Manage and track complete timing of tool build compared to a master program timing schedule
· Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures
· Ensure the right allocation of the people, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teams
· May be required to perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.




