Production Area Leader

Production Area Leader Job Highlights

Company Profile

Magna International is one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers and is dedicated to delivering mobility solutions. The company’s competitive capabilities include body exteriors and structures, power and vision technologies, seating systems, and complete vehicle solutions.

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis, and engineering solutions to global customers.

Job Profile

The company is looking to hire a Production Area Leader who will oversee production operations and supports Management, Team Leaders, and Production Associates by acting as a liaison in matters regarding policy application, employee relations, safety, and continuous improvement for processes and productivity.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a minimum 2-year College Degree in Production/Operations Management or a related field OR Vocational Certification in Manufacturing, Production, or a related field

Work Experience

• Possess a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing/operations experience with 2 years of minimum in a leadership role.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles (standardized work), 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and A3 problem-solving.
• Fanuc Robot experiences (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Communicate with other departments to achieve department goals
• Coordinates preventative maintenance tasks on machinery
• Ensures employees are trained in TWI and follow all job instructions
• Manage Team Leaders, Production Operators, and the utilization of equipment
• Uses lean manufacturing principles to oversee robotically welded assembly production processes

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment in order to meet customer requirements.
• Familiar with welded sheet metal assemblies
• May be exposed to elements such as temperature and noise during time spent in the plant or at customer or supplier facilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to be a hands-on leader
• Strong math and computer skills

Benefits/Perks

• Salaried position plus 1.5 times overtime after 45 hrs.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Full benefits after 30 days
• $2500 sign-on bonus available

Employer’s Statement

Magna International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company hires 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.