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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises daily activities of the Materials department’s Team Leaders, Sequencer/Tuggers, and Forklift Truck Drivers.
Plans, directs, and coordinates all inbound, outbound movement of material within the JIT manufacturing facility.
Assists the Materials Superintendent in determining and managing appropriate manpower requirements.
Assists in managing material cycle counts and annual physical inventory reconciliation.
Participates and leads process improvement projects: productivity, quality, ergonomics, etc.
Ensures employees are consistently adhering to standardized work processes and rotation schedules.
Ensures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards, and safety rules are consistently adhered to.
Monitors, maintains, and records employees’ time related to the Attendance and Time-Off Policies (e.g., vacation, medical day, bereavement, jury duty, etc.). Records approved time-off requests in E-Time, and ensures required time-off requests with supporting documentation are processed completely and timely.
Provides timely feedback on work performance, including but not limited to safety/housekeeping, quality/accuracy, quantity, attendance/punctuality, job knowledge, adaptability, initiative, teamwork/communication, and judgment/comprehension. Ensures timely completion of performance reviews based on the established schedule..
Other duties assigned as required.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Certification/Licensure:
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Powered Industrial Truck Permit (requires a passing score on the Powered Industrial Truck training tests administered by Magna Seating Detroit)
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of materials supervisory experience or a minimum of five (5) years of materials team leadership experience in a tier-one automotive manufacturing facility.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Team oriented, communicates well with others, and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various manufacturing/business information software.
Detail oriented and excellent documentation skills
Working knowledge of safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Work performed in an office and/or manufacturing plant environment. Normal mobility to move around an office and/or manufacturing environment required. Must be able to perform work on a computer. Continuously walks and stands. Frequently performs fine finger movements, grips/grasps, push/pulls, bends/stoops, and lifts and carries material/parts up to thirty (30) lbs. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime as needed.
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:
Group:
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Powered Industrial Truck Permit, including successful completion of Magna Seating Detroit training tests
- At least 2 years of materials supervisory experience or 5 years of materials team leadership experience in a tier-one automotive manufacturing facility
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team-oriented interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills
- Problem-solving and leadership skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and manufacturing or business information software
- Documentation and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of safety standards and OSHA guidelines
- Ability to work in office and manufacturing plant environments, continuously walk and stand, and lift or carry materials up to 30 pounds
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime as needed
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance in the U.S., paired with wellness initiatives and a confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program.
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Retirement Support — U.S. filings and recruiting pages describe a 401(k) with a 50% match on the first 6%, a deferred profit‑sharing component, and at some sites a 3% base company contribution after six months.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing and performance‑linked rewards are embedded in the total‑rewards philosophy and documented in filings, with recent materials indicating these programs remain active.
Magna International Insights
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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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
