Tool Room Manager

General Description

Our client, a leading automotive manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Toolroom Manager to lead toolroom operations in a high-volume automotive hot-stamping environment. This role is responsible for managing tooling resources to support production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Location: St. Thomas, ON
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 + RRSP matching

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily toolroom operations supporting stamping and welding
• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance for dies and tooling
• Ensure tooling availability, performance, and readiness to meet production demands
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, cost, and efficiency
• Manage tooling budgets, maintenance planning, and spare parts inventory
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to support plant objectives
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and operating standards
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members, supporting succession planning

Required Qualifications

• Certificate of Qualification – Tool & Die Maker (430A) (mandatory)
• Minimum 5-10 years of toolroom leadership experience in a stamping environment
• Hot stamping experience required (automotive manufacturing strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of dies, tooling maintenance, and stamping processes
• Proven leadership experience managing unionized or skilled trades teams
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Experience with CMMS, ERP systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Exposure to budgeting and capital planning within a toolroom environment

What’s Offered

• RRSP matching program
• Career growth within a global automotive organization