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Johnson Electric

Motors, actuators and motion systems manufacturer

Tool Room Supervisor

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$90k - $95k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Ancaster, Hamilton, ON, Canada
In PersonOnsite in Ancaster, Ontario; travel is minimal.
Manufacturing & Production OperationsPrecision Machining & Toolmaking

About the job

Requirements
  • Postsecondary education or equivalent work experience.
  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in high-volume, high-speed automotive stamping and/or machining environments.
  • Training and experience in industrial process control.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
  • Establish tooling inventory levels and adaptations necessary to meet customer demand.
  • Oversee the repair and rebuild of hydraulic compacting rigs and mechanical sizing rigs.
  • Maintain component and material inventories required for tooling, fixtures, and maintenance support activities.
  • Provide technical assistance to Product & Process Development, Sales, and Production teams.
  • Ensure tooling and rig preparation meets product delivery timelines.
  • Maintain responsibility for tooling quality and manufacturing standards.
  • Supervise technicians to ensure setups, preventive maintenance, and total productive maintenance activities are executed according to best practices.
  • Use maintenance systems to communicate repair requirements and improvement opportunities.
  • Resolve issues identified through audits, production meetings, and operational reviews.
  • Drive productivity, safety, quality, and material utilization improvements.
  • Provide coaching, technical guidance, and development support to team members.
  • Identify training needs and support employee development initiatives.
  • Complete production, payroll, administrative, and human resources reporting requirements accurately.
  • Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety management systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working within Toyota Production System or Lean Manufacturing environments.
  • Background in tooling, rig manufacturing, or advanced machining operations.
  • Experience leading total productive maintenance and preventive maintenance programs.
  • Experience supporting continuous improvement and productivity initiatives.
  • Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.

About the company

Johnson Electric designs and manufactures motors, actuators, and motion subsystems for automotive and industrial customers, with plants and engineering centers in over 20 countries. Products span DC/EC motors, switches, solenoids, gearmotors, powder metal parts, and eDrives used in vehicles, appliances, and medical devices. What sets Johnson Electric apart is its family of specialized brands, including Saia-Burgess, Nanomotion, and Stackpole. The goal is to improve the quality of life of everyone it touches through innovative motion systems.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sha Tin District, Hong Kong

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • FY2026 sales held at US$3.65 billion despite weak automotive demand.
  • IPG grew 2% on constant currency, led by warehouse automation and cooling.
  • Cash reached US$902 million, enabling acquisitions, dividends, and robotics partnerships through 2027.

What critics are saying

  • APG still drives 84% of sales; Chinese JV share erosion already hit FY2026.
  • FY2026 profit fell 23%; impairment and investment fair-value losses already pressured earnings.
  • Humanoid robotics remains unproven; 2025 JVs and September 2026 investments need commercialization quickly.

What makes Johnson Electric unique

  • Johnson Electric spans 30,000 employees and 1,600 engineers across 2026 operations.
  • Its electromechanical platform serves automotive, industrial, cooling, and humanoid robotics components.
  • September 2026 humanoid robotics exhibits and Wuxi Crabnova investment deepen supply-chain positioning.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Meal Benefits
  • Performance Bonus
  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Minichart
Sep 28th, 2026
Johnson Electric (179) Invests in Wuxi Crabnova Humanoid Robotics Supplier — Key Investor Takeaways

Johnson Electric Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 179) has issued a voluntary announcement on 28 September 2026 disclosing a minority equity investment in a mainland Chinese robotics components maker — a move that signals the group is positioning itself deeper into the humanoid robotics supply chain.

Associated Press
May 28th, 2026
Johnson Electric reports $3.65B sales, net profit down 23% amid challenging market conditions

Johnson Electric, a global electric motors and motion subsystems manufacturer, reported annual sales of $3.65 billion for the year ended 31 March 2026, up 0.1% year-on-year but down 2% on a constant currency basis. Net profit attributable to shareholders fell 23% to $202 million, whilst adjusted net profit declined 13% to $234 million. The Automotive Products Group, representing 84% of sales, saw revenues decrease 3% on a constant currency basis, impacted by market share erosion among Chinese joint venture customers and sluggish demand in Europe and North America. The Industry Products Group returned to growth with sales up 2%. The company maintained a strong financial position with cash reserves of $902 million and a debt-to-capital ratio of 10%. The board recommended a final dividend of 44 HK cents per share.

PR Newswire
Aug 8th, 2025
Actuators Market to Grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2025 to 2032 | SkyQuest Technology Consulting

In April 2025, Johnson Electric, a renowned supplier of motors and actuators launched a new EV Locking Actuator.

Siam News Network
Jul 29th, 2025
WAIC 2025: Shanghai Electric Debuts First Industrial Humanoid Robot "SUYUAN," Advancing Next-Gen Intelligent Manufacturing through Holistic Value Chain Layout

At WAIC 2025, a joint venture between Shanghai Electric and Johnson Electric debuted with a showcase of revolutionary humanoid robots, key hardware modules, and system integration solutions.

StockTitan
Jul 29th, 2025
WAIC 2025: Shanghai Electric Debuts First Industrial Humanoid Robot "SUYUAN," Advancing Next-Gen Intelligent Manufacturing through Holistic Value Chain Layout

The company also showcased its "LINGKE" dual-arm robot and announced a strategic joint venture with Johnson Electric to develop humanoid robot components.