Tool & Die Leader

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Objective:

The Tool & Die Leader is responsible for the Toolroom personnel, coordinating activities to support the primary goal of production.  Also is responsible for control and maintenance of all tools and responsible for assisting the organization in implementation of MAFACT, including lean, standardized work and continuous improvement activities.

Scope

All aspects & functions involved in the application of MAFACT support.

Responsibilities, Duties and Authority:  (These duties cover only the more significant responsibilities, they are not meant to be all inclusive.  Other duties may be given by the supervisor in addition to, or instead of, those listed here.)

• Assist the organization in implementation of MAFACT, including lean, standardized work and continuous improvement activities.
• Cost optimization by working with team members as well as suppliers and other support staff as needed.
• May assist and at times champion initiatives and must have ability to work with and lead a groups to achieve goals.
• Takes responsibility and accountability to meet milestone targets and seeks alternate ways to accomplish tasks.
• Works with employees on all levels to develop project descriptions, cost, benefits, and timing.
• Provides support for certain technical questions and issues and researches answers.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.5s Work with suppliers and submit requisitions.
• This includes using proper accounts and receiving methods and policies and works with budget owners to seek approval and report.
• Performs Layered Process Audits (LPA’s).
• Participates in continuous improvement activities, submits improvement suggestions.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including IATF, ISO14001 (EMS), and Employee Handbook.
• Follows MIOSHA and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including lockout and wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Schedule and coordinate the daily tasks for toolroom personnel.
• Meet daily with Production Supervisors to assure correct priorities. Coordinate tooling activities with Manufacturing Manager.
• Involvement in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Schedule preventive maintenance/predictive maintenance and maintain database in computer software program for all tooling.
• Monitor apprenticeship training. Maintain MRO system.
• Assist in managing tooling budget. Assist with training of Press Operators.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assists with managing all employees in the Tool room.  Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of direct reports.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, training, mentoring and coaching, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Meets minimum requirements on Toolroom Skill Assessment & Requirements Matrix.

Education and/or Experience:

High School/GED.  Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience\training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

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Additional Skills:

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Skills:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database software, Autocad,  internet software, manufacturing software, Microsoft Office, AS400.

Physical Demands:  (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand\walk, talk\listen and reach with hands & arms. The employee is occasionally required to; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. General good health to meet fast paced environment and sometimes high stress situations.

Work Environment:  (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is sometimes in an office setting and frequently on the plant floor.  While on the plant floor the employee is exposed to low levels of vibration and exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually moderate to loud.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Notice regarding the use of AI:

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.

These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.

Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.