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Tool & Die Group Leader - Marion Stamping

  • Localização
    • Marion, Indiana
  • Tipo de trabalho Full time
  • Postou
  • Job Requisition JR-202608025

Descrição

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The Role:

The Tool & Die Group Leader – Marion Metal Center is responsible for leading a team of skilled tool and die makers and related support personnel to safely achieve production, quality, and cost objectives in the stamping operation. This role provides day-to-day leadership, drives problem solving, and ensures that tools, dies, and associated equipment are maintained to support stable operations and continuous improvement in the Marion Metal Center Tool & Die area.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Lead a team of tool & die employees to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

  • Champion a zero-injury safety culture; ensure compliance with all GM safety policies, lockout/tagout, and regulatory requirements.

  • Coordinate tool and die maintenance, repair, and tryout activities to support press uptime and product launch requirements.

  • Prioritize and schedule work (corrective, preventive, and improvement tasks) in alignment with production needs.

  • Use structured problem-solving (e.g., root cause analysis, 5-Why) to address chronic issues and improve die performance.

  • Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to resolve tooling concerns and launch new/modified dies.

  • Support implementation of GM systems and initiatives (e.g., GMS, PMQH, layered audits, standardization, best-practice sharing, WPO Standards for area of responsibility).

  • Develop, coach, and performance-manage team members; support training and skill development for Tool & Die personnel.

  • Monitor key metrics (safety, downtime, scrap, overtime, cost) and implement countermeasures as required.

  • Ensure accurate documentation of tool changes, repair histories, and standards.

  • Support weekend and off-shift coverage as required by business needs.

Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to:

  • Work in a loud manufacturing environment that may not be climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold)

  • Possess good physical stamina and coordination to frequently and repetitively:

    • Bend, twist, kneel, crouch and reach to perform work

    • Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 lbs. and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.

    • Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time

    • Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment

  • Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections

  • Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals

  • Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Demonstrated experience in Tool & Die , Stamping , or closely related manufacturing operations.

  • Working knowledge of stamping dies, press operations, and tool room practices.

  • Demonstrated leadership experience (group leader, team leader, supervisor, or equivalent).

  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced production environment.

  • Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with hourly and salaried employees.

  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and off-shifts, to support operations.

  • 18 years of age or older

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Prior Tool & Die Group Leader or similar leadership role within GM or automotive manufacturing.

  • Experience at Marion Metal Center or within GM Stamping operations.

  • Familiarity with GM Global Manufacturing System (GMS), PMQH, and related manufacturing systems and standards.

  • Strong understanding of die design, tryout, and optimization.

  • Proficiency with standard office and manufacturing systems (e.g., Outlook, SharePoint, maintenance tracking tools).

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Esta função é classificada como presencial. Isso significa que o candidato selecionado deverá trabalhar presencialmente em tempo integral.

Esta posição não é elegível para benefícios de relocação. Quaisquer custos de relocação serão de responsabilidade do candidato selecionado.

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