Supervisor

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Highland Park, MI, USA
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Supervise high-volume automotive assembly and sequencing operations by coordinating employees, equipment, materials, staffing, quality, safety, and delivery. Train team leaders and members, manage attendance and performance reviews, ensure TS-16949 and OSHA compliance, develop ergonomic production layouts, support APQP and control plans, lead continuous improvement, and investigate workplace accidents. The role also performs team leader duties as needed and requires extensive manufacturing management experience.
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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:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

Participate in daily team meetings and offer ideas/suggestions that contribute to meeting the performance objectives for the Assembly & Sequencing Department (See attached list of Performance Objectives).

· Coordinate the utilization of assembly facilities, equipment, materials and employees to meet departmental performance objectives.

· Train team leaders and team members in developing team work skills and team oriented activities in a positive working environment.

· Manage assembly activities through strong leadership, communication, motivation and direction of employees to ensure product quality and delivery.

· Track time sheets, attendance records and ensure that all performance reviews are completed in a timely manner.

· Coordinate staffing needs and ensure that all personnel issues are dealt with in a timely manner.

· Develop and implement ergonomic production layouts to optimize process flows and eliminate non-value added activities through the principles of synchronous manufacturing.

· Ensure strict compliance to all TS-16949 procedures and monitor development and compliance of all work guidances on the floor.

· Participate in the advanced product quality planning activities for the development of control plans and work guidances.

· Guide departmental continuous improvement activities and participate as requested.

· Ensure that all accidents are properly reported and accident investigations are completed within 24 hours.

· Fill-in for and perform Team Leader duties when Team Leader is filling in for production team members on the production floor.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business field of study. Twelve years work related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered.

· Implementation knowledge of OSHA industry health and safety regulations.

· Operational knowledge of management information systems, use of personal computers and application software.

Related Work Experience

· Extensive manufacturing management experience in a high volume, dynamic environment.

· Demonstrated organizational, communication, problem solving and people skills.

Physical Requirements

This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while

standing or walking a minimum of eight (8) hours a day, the ability to lift up to15 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis, and the ability to perform work that is below the knees and above the

shoulders on an occasional basis. Ability to climb stairs is necessary. Good vision at a close distance is required. (See attached sheets for detailed physical description of this position.)

MEHP Training Requirements

· You will receive training to perform your job on an on-going basis concurrent with MEHP business operations. Training areas will include safety, quality, continuous improvement and other job specific training that is determined to be an essential part of your job and MEHP business operations.

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 Exteriors

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field, or twelve years of related work experience in lieu of the degree
  • Knowledge of OSHA industry health and safety regulations
  • Operational knowledge of management information systems, personal computers, and application software
  • Extensive manufacturing management experience in a high-volume, dynamic environment
  • Demonstrated organizational, communication, problem-solving, and people skills
  • Ability to stand or walk for at least eight hours per day
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally
  • Ability to perform work below the knees and above the shoulders occasionally
  • Ability to climb stairs
  • Good close-distance vision

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The Company
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.

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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