Tool & Die Team Leader - 2nd Shift - 230pm - 11pm

Toyota Boshoku America•Hopkinsville, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool & Die Team Leader directs team members in toolroom activities and supports Tool & Die operations while maintaining the Toyota Production System. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, increasing productivity, continually improving tools, and coordinating preventive maintenance. The team leader assigns work and helps ensure company goals and targets are met in accordance with company policies and standards for maintenance, safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale. The position leads maintenance and repair operations, develops standardized work procedures, assigns and supports maintenance activities on production equipment, facilities, and utility systems, and coordinates repairs and installations. It troubleshoots equipment and tooling problems, investigates abnormalities, and works with Manufacturing and Maintenance departments on containment and corrective actions. The role also maintains a safe work environment, supports safety and 5S activities, trains and coaches team members, and coordinates communications within the assigned area and between shifts. The work is performed in an open-office and automotive plant environment with moderate noise, and may involve exposure to cold, dust, heat, or odors. Required PPE may include safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, and hearing protection. Travel is minimal. The position works a second shift, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and requires flexibility for fixed or rotating shifts and daily or weekend overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Tool & Die, Industrial Technology, or a related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Tool and Die certificate/diploma or equivalent experience required.
At least 2 years of previous leadership or supervisory experience.
At least 5 years of Tool & Die progressive die experience.
2–5 years of welding experience.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform leadership-role functions.
Ability to troubleshoot and track equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis, and address issues with equipment suppliers.
Good working knowledge of industrial technology and aptitude to learn skilled trades beyond the team member’s area of expertise.
Ability to read and interpret tooling blueprints, drawings, specifications, and technical instruction manuals.
Thorough understanding of company products, trade terminology, Tool & Die, and repair operations.
General understanding and working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly equipment and tooling, including design, automation, robotics, and automotive-interior-related manufacturing and secondary processes.
Working knowledge of shop mathematics and measuring devices and instruments.
Ability to facilitate problem-solving and resolution, diagnose root causes, and implement effective countermeasures.
Ability to work with a dynamic team and demanding customers in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and across multiple departments.
Ability to prioritize activities, plan and supervise assigned areas, adapt to changing production conditions, and respond to unforeseen demands or problems.
Ability to maintain on-call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
Effective leadership, active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and work with all organizational levels.
Ability to multitask, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution.
Strong organization, time-management, and planning skills, including managing multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Previous experience with integrated computer programs or applications.
Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications.
Must be willing to successfully complete and use training for machines, tools, tooling, equipment, and motorized or maintenance-related equipment; cross-training for plant support departments; RCRA and DOT hazardous-waste requirements and certification; and computer-based software, applications, and systems.
Must be capable of performing the job’s essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Skilled Trades journeyman status or certification from a trade school, technical college, or apprenticeship.
2–5 years of CAD and CNC programming experience.
Experience drawing and programming with MasterCam.
CNC, machine shop, and Kaizen experience.
Working knowledge and experience with the Toyota Production System.
ERP system experience, such as Oracle.

Responsibilities

Direct and motivate team members in toolroom activities and execution of group responsibilities.
Lead and maintain maintenance and repair operations.
Develop standardized maintenance work procedures for equipment and tooling.
Assign and reassign work based on current conditions and production schedules.
Apply Toyota Boshoku Business Practices to Tool & Die maintenance and repair operations and correct substandard situations.
Perform team-member job functions as needed to maintain efficient, stable, continuous operations.
Assign and support Tool & Die maintenance on production equipment, facilities, and utility systems.
Support repairs and coordinate installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production.
Troubleshoot safety, machine, equipment, and tooling issues; analyze problems and coordinate repairs.
Partner with Manufacturing and Maintenance departments on investigations and containment activities.
Proactively identify abnormalities and develop solutions and countermeasures.
Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations, PPE requirements, and company procedures.
Lead, perform, or participate in 5S housekeeping, accident investigations, safety audits, and related activities.
Monitor team members’ safety and health.
Train and coach team members in performance, setups, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and Tool & Die operations.
Provide multis skills training and support team-member development through feedback, coaching, and cascade training.
Communicate with internal contacts and keep team members informed through daily meetings and two-way communication.
Coordinate communication with upstream and downstream areas, support departments, and other shifts.
Plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas while controlling safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency.