Tool & Die Group Leader - Marion Stamping

General Motors•Marion, IN

1d•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.