TOOL AND DIE MANAGER — AUTOMOTIVE STAMPING
Our client is a leading automotive metal stamping manufacturer, part of a large, vertically integrated North American steel and stamping group. Their Tillsonburg facility is a high-volume cold stamping operation running progressive and transfer dies across three shifts, supplying structural components to major automotive programs.

They’re looking for a Tool and Die Manager to own the tooling function — the person responsible for keeping dies running, the shop staffed and trained, and new tooling delivered on time and capable.

What you’d own
Daily operations of the tool and die shop: die repair, maintenance, and scheduling across a three-shift production operation
Leadership of the tooling team — ensuring tool and die makers and apprentices are trained, qualified and supported
Tooling capability from design review through production release: selecting optimum tool layouts, press size and vendor; approving final designs before manufacture
Working with die suppliers to improve out-of-the-box reliability on new and replacement tooling
Reviewing tooling performance data to drive productivity, quality and reliability improvements




Supporting engineering and sales at the quoting stage with accurate tooling input
Reporting die shop KPIs at daily production meetings and in monthly and annual plans
Keeping production and sales informed on tooling issues and timelines
Continuously identifying improvements in cost, quality, customer service, health and safety and plant operations

What they’re looking for
Certificate of Qualification in Tool and Die Making, or an equivalent related trade
Minimum five years in cold stamping with progressive and transfer dies — ten years preferred
Minimum five years of technical and mechanical trades experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Demonstrated leadership of a tooling or die shop team
Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable in a high-volume automotive environment

What’s offered
Competitive compensation with a variable component
Comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan with employer contribution, education assistance, paid time off
Career advancement within a large, reliable organization with a strong promote-from-within culture

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📌 Tool and Die Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Gabriella
📍 Ontario