Group Leader, Tool & Die
Subaru of Indiana Automotive · Lafayette, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Subaru of Indiana Automotive (automotive) in Lafayette, IN. Plan, implement & manage group activities to achieve safety, quality, cost & productivity targets.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- CNC, Stamping
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 72%
- Tooling 41%
- Root cause 38%
- Machining 38%
- ✓ CNC 34%
- EHS / safety 28%
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This plant: Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette
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Full description from Subaru of Indiana AutomotiveAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Outline of duties
- ◆Ensures compliance of all SIA rules, policies, and practices, and takes appropriate corrective action, in accordance with the terms of the Associate Handbook
- ◆Manages timekeeping within the group and attendance records in accordance with SIA Policy
- ◆Collects, records, and analyzes information and maintains documentation regarding tool and die activities as defined by SIA policy, procedure, or practice.
- ◆Provides direct support to Team Leaders and Associates so they may effectively and efficiently accomplish work assignments.
- ◆Builds professional relationships within their group and across departments of SIA.
- ◆Investigates and acts as a technical problem-solving lead for all tool and die related issues and helps determine countermeasure activities.
- ◆Plan, implement & manage group activities to achieve safety, quality, cost & productivity targets.
- ◆Acts as tool and die training lead.
- ◆Daily communication with Team Leaders.
- ◆All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- ✓CNC Mill & Lathe Operation experience
- ✓Industrial Technology or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
- ✓Three years of supervisory experience in Tool and Die field.
- ✓Expert working knowledge of Class A dies and press set-up of Blanking lines, Transfer, and Servo press lines.
- ✓Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing facility.
- ✓Proven communication skills, both written and verbal.
- ✓Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- ✓Ability to prepare and perform presentations for all relevant subjects.
- ✓Willingness and ability to rotate between 1st and 2nd shift assignments on a schedule or as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Associate degree in organizational leadership.
- ✓Previous experience within project management field.
- ✓Previous experience working in automotive manufacturing .
- ✓Previous experience within project management field.
- ✓Previous experience working in automotive manufacturing.
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Group Leader Stamping Tool & Die
Stamping Department
Summary
The Tool and Die Maintenance Group Leader is responsible for supervising and leading activities within the tool and die department of the Stamping Section. This role provides day to day coaching and leads their team through effective communication to meet the established SIA objectives focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team harmony.