Team Leader

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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 Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
COMPENSATION: $28/Hourly
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide support to Production Teams and to ensure that safety, quality and productivity are the 3 main priorities.
• Ensure that all production personnel in your area have and understand applicable procedures, equipment and check fixtures;
• Ensure all operators are trained effectively on safety, manufacturing process and quality checking aspects of their job;
• Drive workstation set-ups including the installation, testing and adjustment of tools and fixtures in presses and process machines according to set-up procedures;
• Drive Kaizen events with support from MPS;
• Ensure that all production/inventory reports and documents are completed and entered into the CMI in an accurate and timely fashion;
• Monitor and record employee's performance of procedures and other company policies to provide feedback for Operator development;
• Work with Production Supervisors to co-ordinate worker activities in accordance with daily Production schedule and drive changes to the Production schedule as necessary;
• Assist management to ensure that all departments are co-operative in ensuring accordance of plant safety rules;
• Interact with QC to ensure that first off quality status of the parts is of acceptable nature;
• Ensure that all quality standards and procedures are followed. Interact with QC as necessary to understand the acceptable level of parts quality;
• Work with other Cell Leaders to resolve any quality problems that arise effectively and efficiently;
• Work with production personnel to continually improve production processes, quality and efficiency;
• Utilize CMI to follow weekly schedule, production reporting and monitoring to ensure all customer requests are met;
• Responsible for efficiency, scrap and downtime reporting on a daily basis;
• Responsible for recording/ approving Employees hours in Time & Attendance system;
• Assist with the inspection and maintenance of all plant equipment and machines for defects and potential problems according to Preventive Maintenance Program;
• Assist Tooling and Process Engineers to run trials and document processes and improvement opportunities;
• Work with JHSC to conduct audits, identify safety issues and ensure legislative compliance;
• Comply with and ensure all Associates adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook;
• Provide break relief for Production Associates;
• Train new operators on aspects of the Production Associate position.
• Ensure that Quality Alerts and JES / SOS documentation is updated and training is provided to the Associates

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 diploma required;
• Prior work experience/ knowledge in an automotive manufacturing environment would be an asset;
• Valid Forklift License would be an asset;

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.
Notice regarding the use of AI:
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.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting