Assistant General Manager, Automotive Manufacturing

Magna-International-6df39721; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Steyr in Mesa, AZ, seeks an Assistant General Manager to lead operations across General Assembly, Supply Chain, and Commissioning, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will drive Lean, MAFACT, and KPI programs, develop leadership capabilities, and steer programs from ramp to volume increases, partnering with customers and programs.

Bachelor's in engineering/related field required; 10+ years manufacturing and 5+ years leadership; SAP experience preferred; compensation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing or operations experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing managers and/or multiple operational functions.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, MAFACT, supply chain, quality management, operational KPIs, and business planning.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational development, communication, and strategic execution skills; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations and performance across General Assembly, Supply Chain/Materials, and Commissioning to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer objectives.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement through KPI management, Lean Manufacturing, MAFACT, shopfloor management, standardized work, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop organizational capability and support business growth by strengthening leadership teams, improving operational structures, supporting capacity planning, and ensuring readiness for new programs, launches, and volume increases.
• Lead customer and program execution activities by serving as a senior customer interface, resolving operational escalations, supporting production ramp-ups, engineering changes, and ensuring successful program milestones.
• Drive financial and operational results through effective business planning, cost management, productivity improvement, forecasting, budgeting, and performance recovery initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational excellence

KPI management

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Magna Steyr in Mesa, AZ, seeks an Assistant General Manager to lead operations across General Assembly, Supply Chain, and Commissioning, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will drive Lean, MAFACT, and KPI programs, develop leadership capabilities, and steer programs from ramp to volume increases, partnering with customers and programs.

Bachelor's in engineering/related field required; 10+ years manufacturing and 5+ years leadership; SAP experience preferred; compensation and