Group Leader - Tool & Die

Job Description

The Role:

The Group Leader will lead the die assembly team & small machines, and interact with die assembly, global die buy-off, welders and verification. Work will involve complex manufacturing problems including the need to root cause and follow issues to resolution – as well as sharing and using lessons learned from peer groups. This role requires the ability to use independent discernment. The group leader will lead & support GMS activities in their department as well as site. This leadership role will have employee engagement, technical skill development and continuous improvement as central theme.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Comply with the terms of local and national labor agreements

• Frequently contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group

• Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment

• Train and develop represented employees

• Lead technical guidance for complex process and projects

• Provide direction and development to team and implement new tools and technics for the best method for manufacturing processes

• Contact with partners outside the work group such as participation in strategic planning

• Evaluate or monitor expenditures for processes and/or equipment

• Evaluate CAD/CAM data

• Work with Problem Solving tools

• Perform employee time keeping within Kronos application

• TMaCs daily updates (charging work hours, control the forecast vs expent and control the variances)

• Work with Technical Specialist and Subject Matter Experts to implement lessons learned

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):

• One year of direct team supervisory experience or at least 5 months as an internal GM per diem group leader

• Experience in Die construction process, such as machining, assembly, and verification

• Knowledge of Problem-solving methodologies

• Ability to read and understand blueprints

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills – solid background with MS Office

• Change Management

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills leading cross functional teams

• SOP (Safety operation procedure)

• Effective at dealing with change and ambiguity

• Tenacity to thrive in a challenging environment

• Ability to lead hourly represented employees

• Must be willing to work weekends and rotating shifts

• 18 years of age or older

• High School Diploma or equivalent

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

• 4+ years of Tool and Die shop

• 4+ years CNC technologies

• 4+ years of experience in Dies construction process

• Experience in CNC Machine technologies

• Experience in CAD/CAM software (NX and TEBIS)

• Ability to manipulate 3D models in NX to complete measurements and tool investigation

• Working level knowledge of the GVDP (Global Vehicle Development Process)

• Bachelor's degree

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). This role is categorized as onsite.