Supervisor , Facilities

Magna International; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Cosma International is seeking a seasoned supervisor to lead facility projects from concept to finalization in a manufacturing setting. You will coordinate maintenance, safety, and quality initiatives while mentoring team members and ensuring compliance with regulations and corporate policies.

Role requires strong leadership, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication to drive improvements and coordinate with production, engineering, HR and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum six to eight years of supervisory experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Degree or diploma in construction, building maintenance or civil engineering.
• Construction and Maintenance (309A) or Industrial Electrician License (442A) is a plus.
• Well-versed in Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation 851 and 213/91.
• Proficient in general computer use and Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages construction or renovation projects from concept to finalization.
• Coordinates activities to maintain and/or enhance all facility related aspects.
• Administers preventative maintenance programs / schedules for facility.
• Leads and schedules activities of Team Members.
• Develops Team Members through coaching and mentoring.
• Provides formal and informal performance feedback to Team Members.
• Conducts accident / incident investigations.
• Implements corrective actions for Safety, Quality and all other audits.
• Oversees security function, sourcing provider and managing all related policies and procedures.
• Manages on site janitorial services to ensure contract commitments are met.
• Leads Team Members in accordance with the Magna Employee’s Charter and policies and procedures set out in the Company Handbook.
• Knows and understands process documentation and customer specific requirements as they relate to this job function.
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e., IATF16949, ISO14001).
• Ensure 5S standards are known and being met.
• Drive improvement projects.
• Establish and maintain effective communications/interaction with all other Departments to achieve established targets.
• Coordinate projects with outside contractors.
• Liaise with inspectors (ESA & TSSA).
• Maintain a current open issues task list for project tracking, and communicate project status to senior leaders

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

Degree or diploma in construction/building maintenance/civil engineering

Construction/Industrial Electrician license (309A) or (442A)

Ability to read facility drawings

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. 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

Salary Range -$85,000-$95,000/year

• Manages construction or renovation projects from concept to finalization
• Coordinates activities to maintain and/or enhance all facility related aspects
• Administers preventative maintenance programs / schedules for facility
• Leads and schedules activities of Team Members
• Develops Team Members through coaching and mentoring
• Provides formal and informal performance feedback to Team Members
• Conducts accident / incident investigations
• Implements corrective actions for Safety, Quality and all other audits
• Oversees security function, sourcing provider and managing all related policies and procedures
• Manages on site janitorial services to ensure contract commitments are met
• Leads Team Members in accordance with the principles of the Magna Employee’s Charter and policies and procedures set out in the Company Handbook.
• Knows and understands process documentation and customer specific requirements as they relate to this job function
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e., IATF16949, ISO14001)
• Ensure 5S standards are known and being met.
• Drive improvement projects.
• Establish and maintain effective communications/interaction with all other Departments, including but not limited to production, engineering, quality assurance, HR and material control support groups in order to achieve established targets.
• Coordinate projects with outside contractors.
• Liaise with inspectors (ESA & TSSA).
• Maintain a current open issues task list for project tracking, and communicate project status to senior leaders

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Required to possess a mature, consistent attitude towards the responsibilities of the job.
• Must have strong leadership skills, must be able to lead by example whenever necessary and promote a team approach to problem solving.
• Must have sound knowledge of employment related legislative requirements.
• Must be self-motivated and display the skills required to develop and motivate employees.
• Must be capable of working under pressure and with short completion times on projects.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum six (6) to eight (8) years of supervisory experience, in an automotive or manufacturing environment, is an asset
• Degree or diploma in construction, building maintenance or civil engineering
• Good to have Construction and Maintenance (309A) or Industrial Electrician License (442A)
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
• Able to read facility drawings and schematics
• A solid understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation 851 (Industrial) and Regulation 213/91(Construction)
• Proficient in general computer use and Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Good mediation & problem-solving skills
• Able to work required hours and physically perform the essential duties of the position.
• Available to work static or rotating shifts as required
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively within team environment
• Ability to uphold confidentiality

EEO & Diversity Statement

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

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