Group Leader - Tool & Die - Pontiac STPG - Pontiac Plant 14 STPG

Job Description

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Pontiac Metal Center Plant on a full-time basis.

The Role:

Pontiac Metal Center is the lead stamping site supporting GM’s vision of ZERO crashes, ZERO emissions, and ZERO congestion. All major sheet metal stamping provided to Factory Zero (Hummer EV, Origin EV & Silverado EV) and Orion Assembly (Bolt EV, Bolt EUV).

The Tool & Die Group Leader will lead day to day decision making and supervision of hourly Die room employees which work which involves the repair and maintenance of Sheet Metal Stamping Dies and equipment. 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. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE).

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and plan for maintenance activities and projects

• Diagnosis of Die equipment malfunctions

• Effective use of personnel, materials and equipment

• Implement safety and good housekeeping practices

• Implement divisional and Corporate policies

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

• Establish a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project

• Coordinate input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions

• Keep abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise

• Actively identify new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities

• Comply with the terms of local and national labor agreements

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Technical bachelor’s degree or Technical Associates with equivalent experience

• Minimum of 5 years of Die Making experience

• Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and Unigraphics

• Knowledge of basic math, geometry and trigonometry

• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex

• Knowledge of mechanical concepts

• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required, motivate employees and elicit work output

• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computer software

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​