Production 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/EXPERIENCE

• High school degree; or equivalent vocational/trade school education in Manufacturing, Production or related field; or related production work experience.
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing/operations experience.
• Knowledge of and/or basic skills in lean manufacturing principles and problem solving methods.
• Understands basic OSHA and safety practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Understands basic automotive quality terms and measuring methods. Experience using check fixtures/gauges.
• Practical experience with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Good math skills and the ability to analyze data.
• Strong listening and communication (verbal and written) skills; Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast paced environment and with a variable workload (flexible hours).
• Ability to understand, anticipate and follow direction while exercising maturity of judgement.
• Must be able to interact effectively with other team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and use discretion and tact.
• Physically capable of performing essential duties of the job.

DUTIES:

• Coordinates daily production activities including job assignments and rotations.
• Meets with the Team Leader prior to shift start-up to understand the current line and production state, absentee/tardiness call-ins, and changes to normal employee work areas/equipment.
• Together with the Team Leader, holds daily pre-shift meetings to inform Production Associates of any changes, to communicate daily requirements and to promote involvement in issues affecting employees or their work areas.
• Ensures TPM/Daily Care activities, safety checks, tip changes, etc. are completed properly and as scheduled.
• Ensures appropriate first-off and last-off procedures for all processes are followed by auditing the process daily.
• Performs non-frequent/periodic work; e.g., shift start prep; ensuring the necessary PPE and other materials/supplies are at the production line.
• Properly prepares the production line for the next shift start.
• Ensures effective and efficient use of Operators.
• Steps in when operators report in absent, need bio breaks, etc.
• Trains Production Associates on and ensures adherence to standardized work processes.
• Adheres and ensures adherence to Company 5S procedures.
• Ensures Layered Process Audits (LPA) are performed as required. Quickly resolves any non-conformances.
• Follows the Quality Alert System.
• Follows Company procedure for handling non-confirming product and ensures that non-conforming product is dispositioned, tagged accordingly, and placed in designated non-confirming product areas.
• Acts as the first contact for Andon alerts and for support departments (i.e., Quality, Maintenance, Materials, etc.). Responds quickly to Andon alerts and other issues; gains understanding of the problem(s); requests support from the appropriate group(s), informing them of issues/problems upon their arrival and leads a quick resolution.
• Continually monitors MAFACT (internal Magna process) and other data boards to ensure safety, quality, timing, cost, and motivation KPI targets are being met. Responds to issues of underperformance with urgency and provides direction, assistance, support and coaching to resolve the issues, following the proper escalation procedures as required.
• Applies systematic and data-based problem solving methods to resolve issues effectively.
• Ensures all administrative duties are completed as required and that work is completed on time as scheduled, and is thorough, accurate and complete.

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