Maintenance Group Leader - Tool and Die

**Job Description** - If you are a current employee of General Motors working in a **per diem, hourly, or regular salaried role, you** must apply through the internal careers page. Please navigate to [https://workday.gm.com](https://workday.gm.com/)and search for GM Find Jobs. **The Role:** The **Tool & Die Group Leader – Arlington Assembly** 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. **What You'll Do (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. **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):** - 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 **What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):** - Prior **Tool & Die Group Leader** or similar leadership role within GM or automotive manufacturing. - 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 off…