Tool & Die Group Leader - Marion Stamping

GM • Marion, IN

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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).

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.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees