Tool & Die Team Lead - Nights

Toyota Boshoku America • Hopkinsville, KY

83d

About The Position

Directs Team Members in toolroom activities and in the execution of the group’s responsibilities. Support the areas of Tool & Die and maintain the overall Toyota Production System with a focus on minimizing down time, increasing productivity, continuous improvement of tools, and coordinating preventative maintenance activities. Assigns tasks as an operational unit and responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies, maintenance standards and methods, and standards for safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Tool & Die, Industrial Technology, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Skilled Trades journeymen status or certification from trade school, technical college, or apprenticeship preferred.
• Tool and Die certificate/diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
• 5 years Tool & Die Progressive die experience required.
• 2-5 years’ experience in welding required.
• 2-5 years’ experience with CAD, CNC programming a plus.
• Experience drawing & programming with MasterCam a plus.
• CNC, Machine shop, and Kaizen experience a plus.
• Working knowledge and experience with the Toyota Production System preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job functions of a leadership role.
• Ability to troubleshoot and track equipment issues to perform root cause analysis and correct issues with equipment suppliers.
• Good working knowledge of industrial technology.
• Ability to read and interpret Tooling blue prints, drawings, specifications, and technical instruction manuals.
• Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, Tool & die and repair operations.
• General understanding and working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly equipment and tooling including design, automation, robotics, or manufacturing processes (and all secondary related processes) relating to automotive interiors.
• Working knowledge of shop mathematics and the use of a variety of measuring devices and instruments.
• Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution.
• Ability to work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
• Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities.
• Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
• Active listener with effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to diagnose problems for true root cause and implement effective countermeasures.
• Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a team leader with team members.
• Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices in accordance with the terms of the Team Member Handbook.
• Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony.
• Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale.
• Responsible for leading and maintaining the maintenance and repair operations.
• Develop standardized work procedures by designing and/or documenting the best maintenance work sequence for each piece of equipment or tooling.
• Assign the work of team members by assigning/re-assigning work stationing based on current work situation and production schedules.
• Assign floor activities through consistent application of Toyota Boshoku Business Practices (TBBP) to ensure all aspects of Tool & Die maintenance and repair operations are effective and correct sub-standard situations.
• Perform the essential job functions of team members as necessary to maintain efficient, stable, and continuous operations.
• Assign and support Tool & Die maintenance activities on all production equipment, facilities, and utility systems to provide a reliable production platform.
• Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of safety and efficiency for machines, tools, equipment, etc.
• Partner with the Manufacturing and Maintenance departments to initiate investigation and containment activities.
• Troubleshoot daily safety, machine, equipment, and tooling issues.
• Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions to correct.
• Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment and coordinates repair of tools and machinery.
• Maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, PPE requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead, perform, and/or participate in 5S housekeeping, accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities.
• Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, Spill Response, and Plant Security.
• Monitor safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being.
• Train and coach team members, in performance, setups, trouble shooting, continuous improvement, and Tooling and Die operations.
• Provide multi-skills training to effectively handle breakdown situations.
• Support further development of team members through feedback, coaching, and cascade training.
• Communicate frequently with internal contacts on various issues.
• Through daily communication meetings, keep team members informed on issues relevant to them and encourage two-way communication.
• Maintain daily and/or frequent communication with upstream and downstream groups/areas and support departments to ensure efficient and stable operations in a team-based environment.
• Coordinate communications between shifts for assigned area(s).

Benefits

• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees