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Benefits Available Day One | B Shift | Tuesday - Friday 5 PM - 5 AM
Location: Liberty, MO
Magna is seeking a Logistics Area Leader to support material planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and supplier relationships to ensure customer demand is met while maintaining efficient inventory levels and uninterrupted production operations.
What You'll DoContinue development and revisions of VSM (Value Stream Map) to identify opportunities for improvement in Material Flow.
Define and recalculate Kanban sizes for each component between Supermarkets and shop floor as required.
Monitor performance of Kanban levels and take pro-active actions to solve problems and mitigate risk attributable to these levels and the corresponding assembly cells.
Interact closely with Production, Engineering and Quality to effectively plan and execute Kanban requirements to support Plant requirements.
Coordinates and implements effective material handling techniques to assure material availability while achieving defined Kanban levels.
Cycle counts as required.
Responsible for shop floor communication systems execution.
Maintain WMS and Kanban functionality updates in ERP.
Responsible for mobile equipment in the Plant such as forklifts, tuggers, AMRs, etc.
Resolve technical issues, supervise, and validate the completion of deployed AMR missions throughout shift
Approve changes in Kanban levels.
Conducts material handling and flow analysis; responsible for material flow within the plant, plant layouts, new equipment layout and warehousing requirements.
Conduct pre-shift meetings to review indicators, open issues and concerns as well as communicate quality alerts.
Develop Team Members through coaching and mentoring.
Establish and maintain effective communications with all departments.
Participate in manpower planning and recruiting.
Promote accountability through application of the progressive discipline policy.
Ensure training for Team Members as outlined in the training matrix.
Conduct accident / incident investigations.
Bachelor’s degree and/or 6 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thoroughly knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Kanban, JIT and Logistics manufacturing high volume tangible goods.
APICS certification desired.
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
Strong skills in Value Steam Mapping.
Strong analytical skills, excellent at managing data at the detail level.
Business acumen and ability to exercise sound judgment in the course of executing daily responsibilities.
Creative thinker, able to implement and/or lead process improvement activity.
RFID knowledge in implementation and operation.
Able to address and resolve ambiguity; prioritize, multi-task and work independently
Benefits Available Day One
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401(k)
Profit Sharing (eligibility requirements apply)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
Physical Demands
Continuous walking, standing, and sitting
Repetitive lifting up to 55 lbs.
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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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 6 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Kanban, JIT, and logistics manufacturing high-volume tangible goods
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Strong Value Stream Mapping skills
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage detailed data
- Business acumen and sound judgment
- Ability to implement or lead process improvement activities
- RFID implementation and operation knowledge
- Ability to resolve ambiguity, prioritize, multitask, and work independently
- APICS certification
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical plan choice includes Enhanced PPO, Standard PPO, and an Advantage HDHP with free preventive care and $0 Teladoc, with in‑network deductibles as low as $200 and out‑of‑pocket maximums starting at $2,000. Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability plus basic life/AD&D, along with enhanced dental/vision options in 2026, reinforce comprehensive coverage.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) design features automatic enrollment, a 3% nonelective company contribution after six months, and a 50% match on the first 6% employees contribute. Plan documents and recent filings corroborate this structure, and some divisions also highlight profit‑sharing as part of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. materials outline paid parental leave for non‑union employees (up to five consecutive weeks at 66 2/3% pay) that coordinates with STD/FMLA and allows PTO top‑ups. Mental health resources and an Employee & Family Assistance Program add family‑oriented support across plans.
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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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Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
