Plant Manager

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Lancaster, OH
Hybrid
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
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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:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists the General Manager in the direction and coordination activities of industrial organization to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of automotive manufacturing experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of work and education
  • Possess excellent leadership abilities
  • Extensive experience with lean manufacturing concepts
  • Extensive experience with Cost of Quality
  • Certified in various problem solving methodologies (Six Sigma, Red X, Lean, etc.)
  • Minimum of 5 years of auditing experience
  • Must possess exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
  • Negotiating and explanation skills are required
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills along with a strong sense of time management
  • Technical communication / understanding of company processes
  • Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

DUTIES:
  • Assists in establishing current and long range objectives, plans and policies.
  • Structures and organizes plant operations team, processes, and procedures for MSC
  • Creates and fosters positive relationships with production hourly workforce and leads team in plant operation expectations
  • Ensures and enforces plant guidelines, policies, and expectations for plant operation
  • Advises, guides, directs and authorizes personnel to carry out major plans and procedures consistent with established policies and corporate approval.
  • Assists in managing the adequacy and soundness of the division's financial structure.
  • Reviews operating results of the division. Compares them to established objectives.
  • Ensures appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
  • Establishes and maintains an effective system of communications throughout the division.
  • Assists in representing the division with major customers, financial community and the public.
  • Assists in planning, developing and implementing organization policies and goals.
  • Coordinates activities of departments.
  • Assists in directing and coordinating the promotion of products manufactured or services performed to develop new markets, increase market share and obtain competitive position in the industry.
  • Assists in analyzing division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made. Assists in the allocation of the operating budget.
  • Participates in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
  • As instructed by the General Manager, will direct, promote and review programs relating to safety, quality and productivity in the division and recommend changes where desirable. Performs regular workplace inspections and monitors compliance with all Health and Safety and ISO14001 policies and procedures.
  • Assists in development and implementation of quality procedures, work instructions and standards. Understands Magna Seating Columbus's quality policy and assures compliance with ISO/IATF systems.
  • Conducts performance reviews informally or formally as required and ensures performance reviews are completed for all employees.
  • Builds and fosters teamwork within the department creating an environment where team members are respectful (people, property, equipment), work together, communicate effectively and lend a hand when/where required.
  • Ensures suppliers are performing work safely while in operations work areas/zones when applicable.
  • Attends departmental and plant-wide communication meetings as scheduled.
  • Complies with, supports and models MSC's operational procedures/policies, Employee Handbook, and Magna's Employee's Charter, Corporate Constitution, and Operational Principles.
  • Complies with relevant Quality and Environmental programs (e.g. TS16949, ISO14001).
  • Complies with all Health and Safety programs in accordance with OSHA.
  • Follows and ensures Production Associates follow all Company procedures and regulations regarding safety.
  • Other duties as required.

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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating

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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.

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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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