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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

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking an experienced Toolroom Manager to oversee operations in a high-volume hot stamping environment. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of toolroom leadership experience, with a strong background in tooling maintenance and team management. Responsibilities include managing tooling resources, driving safety and quality initiatives, and ensuring compliance with operational standards. The role offers opportunities for career growth and includes benefits like an RRSP matching program.