Stamping Die Shop Supervisor

divh2Stamping Die Shop Supervisor/h2pThe Stamping Die Shop Supervisor oversees die tryout operations, die tuning activities, and shop floor execution within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This position serves as the primary technical resource for stamping die processes, ensuring projects meet quality, delivery, cost, maintenance, and safety objectives./ppThis role provides leadership for die tuning personnel while actively participating in troubleshooting, process development, and continuous improvement initiatives related to automotive body structure and closure panel tooling./ph3Essential Duties and Responsibilities/h3ulliServe as the technical lead for stamping die processes including die build, tuning, tryout, process development, and formability troubleshooting./liliSupport and oversee all aspects of die tuning operations and shop floor execution./liliUnderstand workload demands, staffing requirements, and project timing expectations for the department./liliCoordinate activities with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and tooling teams to ensure smooth project execution./liliLead root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to die build, tryout, and stamping concerns./liliMonitor project timing and prioritize activities to ensure on-time completion of deliverables./liliTrain, mentor, and develop die tuners and shop personnel on stamping and die tryout best practices./liliAssign work responsibilities and support team members in making sound technical decisions independently./liliPromote collaboration across departments to resolve manufacturing and tooling issues efficiently./liliCommunicate effectively with management, engineers, suppliers, customers, and production teams./liliEnsure customer specifications and program deliverables are achieved accurately and on schedule./liliParticipate in estimating activities for new tooling builds, engineering changes, and service work./liliReview production status, schedules, and project timelines while adjusting priorities as needed./liliRecommend and implement improvements to increase safety, efficiency, productivity, and product quality./liliOversee stamping shop equipment and ensure maintenance activities are completed and documented./liliMonitor inventory levels of tooling and stamping-related supplies./liliEnsure compliance with all safety standards, procedures, and housekeeping requirements./liliActively support lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement programs./liliParticipate hands-on in die tuning, tryout, and manufacturing activities as required./liliSupport rework and quality improvement initiatives by identifying concerns and communicating corrective actions./liliPerform additional duties and special projects as assigned./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliStrong knowledge of automotive stamping die processes and die tryout operations/liliExperience with automotive body structure and closure panel tooling preferred/liliAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation/liliStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities/liliEffective leadership, organizational, and communication skills/liliExperience working within manufacturing and tooling environments/liliFamiliarity with cranes, forklifts, and shop equipment preferred/liliProficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint/li/ulh3Education and Experience/h3ulliAssociate degree, technical certification, or equivalent vocational training preferred/liliMinimum of 5 years of related experience in stamping, tooling, die tryout, or automotive manufacturing environments/liliEquivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered/li/ulpWe offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, ADD, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, lets talk. Please visit to learn more./ppZobility is RGBSIs workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India./p/div