Build tooling supplier capability while advancing fixture quality, cost, lead time, and standardization. Support manufacturing programs through measurable operational improvements.

As Tool and Fixture Manager, you will establish strategic supplier partnerships and performance scorecards while managing annual tooling projects. The work combines supplier development, sourcing, fixture design standards, launch risk mitigation, and operational excellence. You will support dashboards, KPI reporting, automation opportunities, and tooling innovations while coordinating stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality.

Key Responsibilities

Establish strategic tooling supplier partnerships and scorecards

Evaluate supplier capacity for future growth

Create fixture specifications, requirements,



and acceptance criteria

Reduce tooling lead times and total tooling costs

Build dashboards and KPI reporting for tooling performance

Requirements

Manufacturing project management experience

Five to eight years of manufacturing experience

Experience with tooling sourcing and supplier improvement

Ability to develop fixture design philosophies and best practices

Ability to promote accountability for timelines, quality, and results

Use manufacturing leadership and supplier development expertise to strengthen tooling performance, sourcing, standardization, and continuous improvement.

📌 Tooling Supplier Development Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Amerequip
📍 Winnipeg