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
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