Jr. Continuous Improvement Specialist

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Holland, MI
Hybrid
Junior
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
Dream big. With Us. Let's create the future of mobility, together.
The Role
This role involves developing and managing lean manufacturing processes, assisting in waste elimination, and facilitating team projects for continuous improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In
What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Summary: Develops, implements, and manages lean manufacturing processes such as, but not limited to: Kanban, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, 5S, Mafact, and Employee Suggestion Program. Assists the Senior CI Specialist in assessing and eliminating waste and non-value add activities. Performs all other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
Job Qualifications:
  • Minimum one year experience in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement. Ability to work on all shifts as needed. Willing to complete Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Principles courses (within the first year if not already certified).
  • Process/product knowledge, basic statistical knowledge, and organization knowledge. Strong communication and team leadership skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings. Proven success in problem analysis and problem solving. Project management skills to lead a team to complete a project. Possess a detailed understanding of customer requirements. Understand basic business skills and practices. Knowledge/fluency in industry quality management tools.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, CAD/Brics CAD (willing to learn), and other software packages related to the development of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Methodologies

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire 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. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries.

We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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