Team Leader – Tool & Die Shop

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Birmingham, AL, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Lead and supervise tool and die shop shift activities: enforce safety and EHS programs, perform inspections and accident investigations, coach and schedule employees, ensure tooling readiness and TPM, support quality control and continuous improvement, implement Lean practices, assist toolmakers with repairs, and maintain production documentation and KPIs.
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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:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

1) Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.

2) Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies (Magna Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee’s Charter).

3) Ensure daily pre-shift inspections are completed and conduct planned inspection audits on each shift

4) Routinely make visual inspections of emergency evacuation routes correcting any safety concerns immediately

5) Within 24 hours of an accident/incident complete accident investigations identifying root cause and corrective action

6) Conduct weekly safety talks in pre-shift meetings and ensure employees sign safety training roster.

7) Fills in for Team Members that need to temporarily leave the line (emergency, bathroom break, etc.)

8) Follow and ensure that employees comply with all operational/procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs and conduct Team Safety Talks as required.

9) Immediately attend to all accidents and injuries and initiate the accident and injury investigation, while following up to ensure procedure implementation and completion.

10) Utilize interactive management principles when implementing corrective discipline procedures in dealing with employees, encourage professional development to enhance team performance, and cross train to maximize flexibility and coverage to accommodate vacations and absences

11) Provide timely coaching, counseling, and feedback to employees through one-on-one sessions, performance evaluations, and regular team meetings to ensure fulfillment of policies, practices, and procedures

12) Schedule, supervise, coordinate and direct the activities of employees and equipment to ensure that quality and productivity standards are met.

13) Ensure a quality product (measuring tools, part inspection and fixtures) and know the quality procedures.

14) Promote teamwork, maintain accurate paperwork/production reports to facilitate shift to shift transitions, verify that finished products are stored properly and develop set-up procedures

15) Participate/initiate continuous improvements and take advantage of cost reduction opportunities.

16) Participate and implement Lean activities as they are introduced such as 5S, Kanban, PDCA’s and Standardized work.

17) Ensure the improvement of Press Department KPI’s by participating in the tracking and enhancement measures that are implemented.

18) Support company and customer quality systems, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing process

19) Take daily line UPS/Carry over/PM’s/Red tag issues/Follow ECN and tooling improvement

20) Assist toolmakers in decisions on tool repair and ensure the work is being done in a timely manner

21) Maintain TPM of all tooling, and make sure all tooling is ready to meet press schedules

22) Maintain open communication and provide continued support with other departments with any changes, problems, or special projects

23) Perform 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.

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:

Cosma International

Skills Required

  • Enforce plant safety rules and conduct daily pre-shift inspections and planned audits
  • Perform accident/incident investigations within 24 hours and implement corrective actions
  • Conduct weekly safety talks and maintain employee safety training roster
  • Supervise, schedule, coordinate and direct activities of employees and equipment to meet quality and productivity standards
  • Provide coaching, counseling, performance evaluations, and one-on-one feedback to team members
  • Ensure product quality through measurement, part inspection, fixture use and adherence to quality procedures
  • Maintain TPM of all tooling and ensure tooling readiness to meet press schedules
  • Assist toolmakers with tool repair decisions and ensure timely completion of repairs
  • Participate in and implement continuous improvement and Lean activities (5S, Kanban, PDCA, Standardized Work)
  • Maintain accurate paperwork and production reports to facilitate shift-to-shift transitions and handle ECN/tooling improvements

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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage alongside disability and life insurance, plus mental‑health support via an Employee & Family Assistance Program and wellness programs. Voluntary options such as pet and auto/home insurance further expand the health-related offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, with corporate filings confirming the U.S. 401(k) plan and employer contributions. Other long‑term levers like equity programs and performance bonuses add to wealth‑building potential.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Company materials highlight a total‑rewards commitment and programs such as donation‑matching and an employee disaster relief fund that provide added support. Work‑life and development elements (e.g., PTO, parental leave, flexible work, and tuition reimbursement) are presented for many roles.

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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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