Tooling Group Leader

General Summary: 
Directs Team Leaders and other Team Members in toolroom activities and in the execution of the group’s responsibilities.  Support the areas of Tooing 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.  Manages group 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.  

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: 

Education: 
•    High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. 
•    Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Industrial Technology, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
•    Skilled Trades journeymen status or certification from trade school, technical college, or apprenticeship preferred.

Experience:
•    Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience with progressing level of responsibility required.
•    Minimum of two (2) years of previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
•    Automotive industry experience preferred.
•    Experience in automotive interiors including carpets, filters, powertrain, seating, and/or trim preferred.
•    Working knowledge and experience with the Toyota Production System preferred. 

Computer/Software:
•    Previous experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.  ERP System experience (e.g., Oracle) preferred.
•    Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).

Work Environment/Conditions:

Office:  Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.
Plant:  Various types of manufacturing environments.
•    Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level.  
•    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.  Personal attire standards may apply.
•    Involves moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, odor, etc.
Travel:  Minimal

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, hear, and see (with visual acuity).  Performance requires mental alertness and sustained attention to needs of the department in terms of workflow, efficiency of operation, machine adjustment, and team member output.  Performance requires physical ability to inspect, adjust, and operate equipment.  The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time throughout plant.  Occasionally climbing, stooping, or bending on, under, or near tooling and equipment.  May be occasionally required to reach, grasp, and manipulate parts, materials, or equipment.  May be occasionally required to lift up to 30-50 pounds (with or without assistance).

EOE