Materials Shipping Supervisor

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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:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
Required Skills

• Proficiency in PC operation and familiarity with ERP/SAP, MAGJIS Shipping System.
• Knowledge of Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just-in-Sequence (JIS) principles.
• Experience with escalation processes, layered process audits, error-proofing, and problem-solving tools.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and rotate within the department as needed.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to write professional emails and collaborate effectively.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge:

• Leadership & Problem-Solving Expertise: Proven ability to lead teams, drive operational improvements, and resolve complex shipping challenges such as damaged racks, incorrect deliveries, and labeling errors.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Effectively coordinate with internal teams, external partners like BMW, and facilitate communication for shipping swaps, facility expansions, and process changes.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of shipping and material handling processes-including racks, pallets, labels, packaging, poke yokes, and related systems. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (ERP, SAP, MAGJIS) and data analysis tools.
• Operational Excellence: Focused on quality control, defect elimination, and adherence to lean practices such as 5S, error proofing, and layered process audits.
• Process Improvement & Project Management: Skilled in developing, implementing, and leading new shipping initiatives (e.g., BL shipping, Hall 52 shipping), along with conducting root cause analysis for operational errors.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure shipment accuracy through proper packing (gray pads, correct labeling) and maintain communication to prevent wrong deliveries.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Uphold a clean, well-organized environment aligned with 5S strategies and promote a safety-first mentality.
• Adaptability & Cross-Training: Willing to learn new processes, rotate roles within the Logistics department, and participate in physical inventory and scheduling.
• Customer Focus & Escalation Management: Capable of analyzing delivery issues, reporting, escalating, and maintaining supply chain integrity to meet customer expectations.
• Operational Planning & Coordination: Ability to plan, communicate, and coordinate daily tasks, monitor system data integrity during changes, and oversee production and shipping schedules.
• Team Culture & Continuous Improvement: Foster a team-oriented atmosphere, promote good housekeeping, and participate in departmental change management.
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Conduct daily safety inspections, communicate safety policies, and ensure a safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead initiatives to eliminate damaged racks, worn pallets, and shipment errors.
• Drive process improvements for shipping procedures, including new initiatives such as Business Lounge shipping and expansion-related logistics.
• Oversee and improve communication with stakeholders, including the dock team and external partners.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, monitor shipping/receiving data, and ensure the integrity of all system information.
• Conduct root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, shipping errors, and process failures.
• Coordinate and participate in annual physical inventories.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, employee training matrices, and job rotation plans.
• Administer customer delivery performance reports and manage escalation processes.
• Perform daily workplace safety inspections and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and foster a proactive, team-focused culture
• Assist in weekly workplace inspections.
• Perform weekly inspections of the work area and document the existence of any hazards.
• Communicate to employees the importance of adherence to established health & safety policies and procedures through safety talks.
• Communicate and enforce all company health & safety policies, practices and rules, and readily correct unsafe conditions or behaviors of which you become aware.
• Commend safe behaviors and positive health & safety performance exhibited by employees.
• Assist in the training of new employees on safe work practices and identification of hazards in the work area(s) under your responsibility.
• Investigate workplace accidents/incidents of which you are aware and/or within the work area(s) under your responsibility, which may include but is not limited to conducting interviews with employees, investigating the incident scene, preparing incident investigation reports, and implementing corrective actions. In the event of a critical injury, ensure a worker representative of the Joint Health & Safety Committee is notified and assists with the investigation.
• Maintain an adequate stock of all personal protective equipment required for your department and ensure its use.
• Support employees impaired through injury or illness to safely return to work (Return to Work program).
• Comply with legislative requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, including the Duties of a Supervisor and Duties of the Employer as outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act, s. 27 and 28.
• Monitor performance for all employees in the department with regard to their adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Administer progressive discipline when warranted and complete required documentation and disciplinary reviews and meetings.
• Monitor attendance of department employees.
• Investigate all employee complaints of unfair treatment in a timely manner.
• Conducts annual Performance Review to those under your responsibility.
• Follow the Principles of the Employee's Charter and the Corporate Constitution.
• Ensure that interactions with employees are civil, respectful, and professional always.
• Take appropriate corrective action when substandard performance is observed.
• Ensure daily meetings are given to all department staff to discuss safety, performance and goals.
• Maintain proper records and backup documentation.
• Attend all monthly employee meetings.
• Attend all scheduled training sessions, and complete related course materials.
• Respond to employee issues, concerns, suggestions and complaints within 48 hours.
• Provide feedback to employees (both positive and negative) on an ongoing basis.
• CORE COMPETENCIES
• Production Scheduling
• Material Planning and expediting
• Excel - intermediate
• High degree of judgment and decision-making ability
• The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of the work required inherent in the job. Other duties may be assigned from time to time in order to support business needs.

How to Apply

• In order to be eligible to apply, you MUST MEET the job qualifications stated above.
• Please submit a completed Internal Application to HR on or before the posting end date. The Internal Application must be completed in its entirety. An attached resume is preferred along with Internal Application.

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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating