Tool & Die Group Leader

Location: Blue Springs, Mississippi

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Overview

Who we are

Toyota Mississippi is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Stamping / BOPs Tool & Die Group Leader. The primary responsibility of this role is to Manage daily operations and maintain morale at the group level. The person in this role will support Toyota Mississippi Stamping department's objectives to meet Company KPIs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and manage standards related to team member safety and professional growth.

• Ensure effective communication of Change-point Management across all shifts and sections within the Stamping Shop.

• Lead daily TBP Style problem-solving efforts for Tool & Die issues while mentoring team members to develop these skills.

• Collaborate, communicate, and negotiate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems.

• Oversee team leader / team member training and development initiatives.

• Plan and prepare documentation for weekend and shutdown work activities.

• Track and analyze the “Top 3” Tool & Die problems, utilizing Toyota problem-solving methodologies to drive continuous improvement.

• Develop and present Stamping Tool & Die activities and progress reports to Senior Management.

• Lead Die Technology improvements aimed at enhancing Stamping Quality.

• Monitor and manage team member attendance & time entry.

What you bring:

• Knowledge of visual management of key point indicators, such as Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost

• Tool & Die Repair and Troubleshooting experience

• Proficient in Microsoft systems (word, excel, power point)

• Experience with preparing/delivering presentations

• Experience in coaching/ developing others and relationship building

•  Ability to rotate shifts

•  Overtime flexibility based on business need

• Must be in your current shops preliminary GL Pool (Recommended by your management team and passed all prerequisite requirements)

Added bonus if you have:

• Experience in manufacturing die technologies.

• Basic understanding of problem-solving tools such as TBP, Fishbone, and 5 Why.

• Familiarity with risk analysis tools.

• Welding & Machining experience

• AutoCAD proficiency

• Tool & Die Trainer experience

What we’ll bring:
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and 
career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition 
reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from 
Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to [email protected].